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The subject says most of it really. I'm looking for a book that will teach me to develop for the Android market. A book for beginners. The kind of book with lessons, tasks, examples etc..
I'm a complete novice when it comes to Android Development, I've no understanding of the Java programming language at all and only minimal xml knowledge. However I am very good with computers and learn quick, I've got the time the patience and the motivation + (a Samsung Nexus S & a HTC Desire S).
I know it takes time and practise but its something I really want to learn and have plenty of time on my hands at the moment.
I've done webdesign so understand html, css, online shopping carts etc.. not that that's going to help me a lot.
Maybe I'll need a couple of books one for Java and another for Android please provide your thoughts on this.
Any suggestions maybe with links (if allowed) would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
Marc
aka - NexusCrazy
Though I've no links to books which you could buy..
Android applications are written in Java (J2SE, not a pared-down Java Mobile/Micro (Java ME) as found on many low-end phones) using an open-source J2SE implementation based on Apache Harmony along with tons of Android-specific libraries for things like UI and handy third-party libraries for things like HTTP requests and JSON parsing. That Java code is compiled and then transformed into Android-specific files in a format called .dex, and runs on the phone in a highly optimized VM runtime called Dalvik. Luckily, you’ll almost never have to think about any of those pieces in between writing your code and running it on the phone, since the tools take care of them for you.
You’ll want a recent version (3.4 or 3.5) of the Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for J2SE, the Android SDK, and the Eclipse ADT plugin to interface with those tools and provide project templates. Be sure to check out Google’s complete installation instructions for details.
Here are some other links to get you started;
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/android/AndroidGuide.aspx
Android Developers website
Have fun programming,
Senax
I just started out and the android developer site is really awesome. I come here for regular roaming looking for answers.
They have a bunch of "real" tutorials that is a step by step building apps like a picture that you touch and it makes a noise, to this pic call app and etc.
I just started my first CS class and we are using "Java: How To Program" 8th. But I have researched these forums looking for the same question.
The most up to date forums that had recommended books:
Beginning Android, Head First and The Dummies Android Book. Although most of the stuff i read said the android site has pretty much everything you need to know and that books will help with getting to know the basics!
What about roms?
im going through a similar phase in my life with wanting to learn about Android and im downloading the ebooks to my rooted nook color now.. What would be the first few steps in just building a rom... im not interested as much in building programs... but i am a flashaholic.
The best book to learn about android development hasnt been published yet. I geuss thats just because you cant publish XDA Forums xD
Hopefully you're a pro by now, but if not, I picked up "Hello Android" today from Amazon, and it has received a lot of positive reviews.
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From my perspective I knew nothing about Java/Android, but I had a couple other programming languages under my belt. Just jumping into tutorials really helped me more than any reading material. Also there are a ton of helpful stackoverflow posts related to android, so if you get stuck a quick google search will usually help you out
Tutorials are best
Books help, but i like tutorials because they are direct information with real cases
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From my perspective I knew nothing about Java/Android, but I had a couple other programming languages under my belt. Just jumping into tutorials really helped me more than any reading material. Also there are a ton of helpful stackoverflow posts related to android, so if you get stuck a quick google search will usually help you out
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That's the way i took .
I knew C, SystemC, some bash and C++.
Started with the hello world tutorial and then i just dove in with an idea.
API documentation, StackOverflow and Google eventually got me where i wanted to be.
Then just repeat this process often enough with other ideas and will get comfortable with writing android apps.
But the android sdk is vast and i still find something cool and new everyday.
Also try #android-dev on freenode irc.
I took a couple of courses on C++, Java, and one in C. However, I really get lost when I look at how Android apps are developed. Also has anyone tried mobile development tools?
I'm not entirely sure where I should start. I want to make a camera application which adds an image of an object to a photo being taken. I enjoy flashing ROMs and what not but as far as developing goes I'm clueless. Where should I start? Are there any trustworthy websites that can teach me the basics?
First and foremost requirement is a basic knowledge of JAVA i guess without the knowledge of JAVA its really difficult to develop apps for android....
Next is Android SDK and an IDE... My personal recomendation is Eclipse(with ADT plugin).
There is a wonderful book for android development ..more info www(dot)dummies(dot)com
I guess that book is enough to give a kick start to android development
go to developers.android.com
It is by far the best resource or learning android.
Have you done any programming before? Learning to develop for Android is no different than learning a new programming language. In this case Java.
Start by creating a hello world app. developer(dot)android(dot)com/training/basics/firstapp/index.html
The Internet is definitely your #1 source. The SDK has be used by other people quite thoroughly so even by searching something as specific as "putting an overlay image on a camera picture" will probably yield many result.
Have fun!
but be patient learning programming is really hard for me at least ...im struggling with my first language (python) for 8 months now and i dont have any results...
Hi friends,
I assume that on XDA there are some very talented programmers and might be able to guide me with my queries.
So heres the deal. I'm planning to get my hands on learning c#. But the the catch is I want to learn it on my android tablet. The reason why I want to learn it on an Android tablet? Well I am a Computer graphics artist and want to get into apps and game development for android and ubuntu. AND I have time to learn programming only after my working hrs i.e at home. So I want put my galaxy tab10.1 to a better more productive use. Obviously I will not be developing apps on my tab because I have xeon and i7 systems at my office to do that.
So I did some Google and found this webpage very usefull for all the programming tools on android.
http://android.appstorm.net/roundups/developer/15-apps-for-programming-on-android/
So can anybody recommend or suggest me on how to start with learning programming on Android?
I think this maybe useful to many other new aspiring programmers.
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let me knw if u get anyhting about this programming
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let me knw if u get anyhting about this programming
I am not 100% sure but I believe you need to learn Java to make apps for android.
unoo said:
I am not 100% sure but I believe you need to learn Java to make apps for android.
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The point of this thread is "how one can learn and practice various programming languages on the android device itself"
EDIT: I YouTubed for learning c# and found that to begin with c#, if we are Windows OS then .NET visual studio is required and if we are in Ubuntu OS Google mono is required.
I don't if we may need Google mono in android.
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nostard19 said:
The point of this thread is "how one can learn and practice various programming languages on the android device itself"
EDIT: I YouTubed for learning c# and found that to begin with c#, if we are Windows OS then .NET visual studio is required and if we are in Ubuntu OS Google mono is required.
I don't if we may need Google mono in android.
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C# is not a language you can easily code on android, or code android apps in.
If your looking to make programs for ubuntu and android java really is the best way forward, alot of game engines let you build a game in pure java and then easily convert it to a android game
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C# is not a language you can easily code on android, or code android apps in.
If your looking to make programs for ubuntu and android java really is the best way forward, alot of game engines let you build a game in pure java and then easily convert it to a android game
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Hey, did you checked out the link in the first post? It has many usefull code editor and tools that can be used on android for programming.
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nostard19 said:
Hey, did you checked out the link in the first post? It has many usefull code editor and tools that can be used on android for programming.
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I was under the impression that while you can get IDE's for a range of languages to do coding etc, if you want to actually make android apps Java really is your best bet
General browsing of XDA would have given you this thread - Android Chef Central
zacthespack said:
I was under the impression that while you can get IDE's for a range of languages to do coding etc, if you want to actually make android apps Java really is your best bet
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Wow man! Just saw your Linux installer.. Killer app. And hats off sir! Im gonna try this on my g tab 10.1. This maybe the ultimate productive tool for me.. Thanks again. Will definitely get the key version.
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nostard19 said:
Wow man! Just saw your Linux installer.. Killer app. And hats off sir! Im gonna try this on my g tab 10.1. This maybe the ultimate productive tool for me.. Thanks again. Will definitely get the key version.
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Your welcome yes thats another way round it use my app and program from linux!
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General browsing of XDA would have given you this thread - Android Chef Central
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It sounds like he wants to do Android app development/Game development, not ROM development.
For general-purpose app development I would suggest learning Java and the Android SDK. There are numerous books available to help you, for example The Busy Coder's Guide to Android Development. Older editions are free but I would recommend getting the newest one since Android is a fast-developing platform. The Android SDK site is also a good place to start.
For game development you have more options. Corona and Cocos2d-x are both cross platform (can deploy to Android and iOS). Corona code is written in Lua, and Cocos2d-x can be written in C++ or Lua. There are also a lot of other options available if you look around.
I'd still recommend learning some basic Android apps before tackling game development, though.
I want to learn a programming code/language but I don't know where to start. I know about a code to start learning called lolcode but I don't know if you recommend me to learn it, if it is too easy, or just, stupid.
Maybe html?
I don't know
Learning a fake or un-useful "code" language might not be a great idea.
There are TONS of web-sites and even more books and classes that will teach you things like Java or C++ - start with one of those. I'm assuming you're interested in Android development - but if you're not, you might want to check out what you need to know for what you want to do.
HTML is still useful, and so is CSS - but they're for web development. Great to learn if that's what you want to do - but very different from Java, C++, Python, et cetera.
I recommend u C or C+ as it is the starting point for programming. And if u want t be android dev， a programmer told me to do this：C+ -> Java -> and then android app programming....
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kagouro said:
I recommend u C or C+ as it is the starting point for programming. And if u want t be android dev， a programmer told me to do this：C+ -> Java -> and then android app programming....
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I'd recommend the sane to anyone interested in Android app dev
C++, then Java.
Should be over-kill for your first app.
HTML is a markup language, not a programming language.
C/C++ might be a bad place to start if you have no prior programming experience. Python is a good language for beginners. Once you understand one high-level language, it becomes much easier to pick up on others.
i think it is very hard to learn....
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pageniao said:
i think it is very hard to learn....
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It can be hard if the learn technique is not the best.
I would recommend you to start with c then c++ (especially the object oriented part) and then java.
And make little steps, not the whole thing in one part, try to reach after each part a 'successful done' feeling. Sounds probably weird, but I know a lot of people that stopped it because they thought that they can't reach the project target.
I'd start with java, then go on to c or c++.
Also an easy way to start is by learning the syntax and then retype other peoples codes while trying to understand it.
Can't submit links yet, so you'll have to google 'thenewboston'. Check out the tutorials section.
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Pennycake said:
Learning a fake or un-useful "code" language might not be a great idea.
There are TONS of web-sites and even more books and classes that will teach you things like Java or C++ - start with one of those. I'm assuming you're interested in Android development - but if you're not, you might want to check out what you need to know for what you want to do.
HTML is still useful, and so is CSS - but they're for web development. Great to learn if that's what you want to do - but very different from Java, C++, Python, et cetera.
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Is it good to learn those although I'm a beginner? I haven't tried any language yet.
I'm getting interested in the developer's world, so I'm interested in that.
What do you recommend?
Java and C/C++ are definitely coding languages that you will use.
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Is it good to learn those although I'm a beginner? I haven't tried any language yet.
I'm getting interested in the developer's world, so I'm interested in that.
What do you recommend?
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The biggest question is "what do you want to do?" . That will determine what you should set about learning. "Developing" is still a pretty big and diverse thing, even if just Android. You can work on Android projects without coding too - someone has to make the websites and do the artwork, et cetera.
Being a beginner isn't a big deal - everyone has to start somewhere. Think about human languages - if your goal is it go to France, speak to French people in their native language, would you start accomplishing that by learning Spanish or Esparanto?
If you want to work on apps on your own, C/++ and Java are what you need to know. Python is good to learn, and useful for non-Android applications, but it's up to you if you want to learn an extra programming language before you can start doing what you want. Personally, I don't think C is any harder - but that's what I started with. It's going to take time, you'll learn how to use the tools you have to solve problems and create new things.
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Nope just give it a go. C is a good way to start. Good luck!
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i think it is very hard to learn....
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Definitely go with Java or C++. You'll be in shape within 3 weeks of good practice.
speakerstick said:
I want to learn a programming code/language but I don't know where to start. I know about a code to start learning called lolcode but I don't know if you recommend me to learn it, if it is too easy, or just, stupid.
Maybe html?
I don't know
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well if u want a start just for the sake of it den
- BASIC /QBASIC
you wanna be a programmer den
start with
-C /C++/ J2SE
advance with
-VB, .NET, C#
going into web designing and dev
- HTML / PHP/ CSS
advance with
- JSP, Java Flex
Database
- start with MySQL
and den my personal Fav. ORACLE
any versions 10g/11g and upcoming 12c are quite awesome!!
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You have to start somewhere - so any modern language would be good (though I have to say that personally I'd rather start with something like ruby). The first one is by far the most difficult - after you have that one - adding others is relatively easy.
If you're totally new to programming, I would recommend Scratch it's not exactly a programming language - it's roughly a programming platform to teach programming through fun. After having fun and learning some programming concepts, I would suggest start Java with Android app development. Java is relatively easy to start, and Android app development is very simple to try basic things. You would also be happy to see your code running directly on your phone
http://scratch.mit.edu/
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Can't submit links yet, so you'll have to google 'thenewboston'. Check out the tutorials section.
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I second this. I'm currently learning how to code Java through this guy's video tutorials. He explains it very well and he has guides for multiple languages.
If you want to do Android Development, you should go ahead with C++ >> JAVA >> Android Programming (Using Eclipse)
It's quite easy. If you want to do web development, you should go ahead with HTML >> XML >> CSS and start building websites using Adobe CS
Like a lot of people have said C is a good starter language
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Hi, I have just bought subscription for AIDE from Appfour gmbh.
I am bit to old for developing but want to "impress" my son and get him into programming. He is 7 now sow I have time to learn.
My expectations are not big, want to know how to make some small, basic games and try to help him start with programming as it is future.
He likes gaming so maybe...
My question is what should I start with? There are to courses: Java and Android. Which one to take?
Thanks for some advices.
Peter
Android Dev requires Java programming. So do that first.
Is learning on a tablet really the best tool to do it?
Much better to do it on a multiple monitor PC. One screen for Reference, One screen for Programming, One Screen for Facebook
Best to start with java programming as stated, use the android tutorials Google provides, also a site I found useful is stack overflow. Loads of common problems found on there with useful solutions.
There's also a guide on how to set up eclipse, the android sdk add on etc in xda forums.
Hope this helps
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Hi, i want to start with google tutorials, have sdk installed already. AIDE is going to help me when i am outside my home which happens very often. Thats why I tried to find some "mobile" learning.
Thanks for Your answers. I will keep going with java then.
Peter.