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[Q] HELP!!! Tutorials On Application Development

So I want to make an app but have NO experience...are there any tutorials? I want to make simple and advanced apps(maybe for some extra cash? Lol) any help?
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Why don't you go to the official android developers page?
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Not everyone knows how to find the pages they need. Perhaps provide a link? I assume he hasn't come across that yet since he's asking.
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http://developer.android.com/index.html here you go
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TheRedDrake said:
http://developer.android.com/index.html here you go
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Thank you, I will start there. I knew about it but not exactly where it was..also if there are other tutorials out there I would be more than happy to have them thanks
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Are there any shorter guides or maybe easier way to go through I am overwhelmed with all of this info
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tycoon177 said:
Are there any shorter guides or maybe easier way to go through I am overwhelmed with all of this info
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Programming is always hard. I suggest starting with a simple app that has 3 screens and a couple of buttons for interaction and maybe some images.
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Do you have any suggestions for staring apps for this
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Anyone?
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tycoon177 said:
Anyone?
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First of all, do you know how to write in Java? Because none of the tutorials I have found include that part. You will find it very hard if you don't! Pick up a book on Java, and read all the way through it first. I found books better than online for some reason. It doesn't matter if the book is a few years old, many of the concepts will be the same.
Then find some beginning tutorials for developing Android apps. I've found a few, and I will update this if I find any more, but here are some:
http://hackaday.com/2010/07/12/android-development-101-–-a-tutorial-series/
http://www.vogella.de/articles/Android/article.html
http://androidwizard.net/ -- Make sure you have a look at the beginner ones first, because there are many tutorials here.
Then if you require more detail, move on to the info at developer.android.com/ as it is more advanced (well its aimed at users who already know a bit).

I would also learn just some basics on how a program flows. It is essential since most programmers know several languages or are able to know how to read code without knowing the syntax. After you get the basics down, look through all the examples given with the SDK and see if you understand it. Hope that helps. Good luck!
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Do you have a suggestion for the type of java for the book? I am using eclipse
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Anyone
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I read "Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours". It was pretty cheap and they also have a java one. It was a nice start, pretty good explanation of code and space out each part so not overwhelmed.
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Should I read the java one first? And where would I get this book? Im just wanting to learn this.
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I only read the android one. I would say read the android one and if you are lost after the second or third chapter, read it again (they are short) and if still not understanding then get the java one. It all depends on you're background and current knowledge...also remember Google is you're friend for words/statements that you don't recognize. Hope that helps, and.you can get book at barnes and noble or borders. It seems to be a common book.
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Thank you I will look into getting that book
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I got the android one and might have to get the java one after looking at this
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Anything you don't understand you can just ask questions about and and we all can try to explain it in better terms for you.
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realhades said:
Anything you don't understand you can just ask questions about and and we all can try to explain it in better terms for you.
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Thank you
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[Q] How to build an Android App ?

Is it possible to build my own android app (even if I am a noob with no real knowledge of programming)?
I know of "App Inventor for Android", but it barely has any options from what I see
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I basically want to build an Alarm Clock for myself
(and maybe other will like it too)
THANKS

benyben123 said:
Is it possible to build my own android app (even if I am a noob with no real knowledge of programming)?
I know of "App Inventor for Android", but it barely has any options from what I see
):
I basically want to build an Alarm Clock for myself
(and maybe other will like it too)
THANKS
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To make an Android app, you should learn java. Then look at the documentation for developers on the official Android website. If you do not know how to code, then you will end up with some premade app, that gives you little customization as to what it is. I do not know how to code but when I have the time, I will learn.
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Where does one learn how to code? Is that something people learn in Computer Scenic degrees?
just wondering...

Use this video to learn.! Its much easier and from a reputable source.! Its an hour long though. They explain very well, I thing they also have a rom development vid also.! Subscribe to them.
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?deskto...e.com/watch?v=lESZqCflB0o&v=lESZqCflB0o&gl=US
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ognimnella said:
Use this video to learn.! Its much easier and from a reputable source.! Its an hour long though. They explain very well, I thing they also have a rom development vid also.!
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?deskto...e.com/watch?v=lESZqCflB0o&v=lESZqCflB0o&gl=US
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Thank you!!! the Link is broken though

The code is written in java. Learning java (plenty of books and websites out there to learn the basics) is step one. Downloading the android SDK and Eclipse or Netbeans IDE is step two. That's it. Once you learn the basics of java you'll know what to do with the sdk and the ide, both have detailed instructions in the programs help section to help, as the "hello world" script is their beginners walkthrough example. Also, there are some good video tutorials on you tube that walk you through the entire process from getting the SDK to posting your app on the android market. As is the case with most questions, google is your friend, and you tube is his brother.
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benyben123 said:
Thank you!!! the Link is broken though
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Hey (The new Youtube is very convenient, this new link is a link to a bunch of videos) I am currently studying these videos and find them EXTREMELY helpful, this is a more visual approach, because like most, reading words for 3 hours doesnt work, and apologies for the previous link, I sent it from my phone!
Check out these vids by MarakanaTechTV HERE

Thanks so much !

No probs man.!
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Programming

Say I wanted to make an app for android, what's the best language to code it in? I'm still learning so yeah.
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Oh, dude. CSS for sure!

aden35 said:
Say I wanted to make an app for android, what's the best language to code it in? I'm still learning so yeah.
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Do a forum search and you'll get a more detailed answer as its been asked before but basically there are at least two answers.
Java, using an ide such as eclipse as android is java based.
Or basic4android if your used to the basic style programming languages like visual basic on pc or if java seems hard to learn.
Dave
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Thanks guys will try java
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Oh and also how should I go about learning, is there a super website or something?
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I would say Java for sure with Eclipse. I use thenewboston.com for java android tutorials.

Start here:
http://developer.android.com/index.html
Everything you need, the SDK, sample code and tutorials, etc. etc. all in one place.

What do you guys think of these 2 apps?

These are two apps i made... Do you guys have any suggestions/feedback to how i can improve these apps?
Here are the links
http://goo.gl/T5Duf
http://goo.gl/T3Q0Z

These looks great man droid mute if a fun one and if you need any help (im sure your more iteligent than me at coding ) just hit me up
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What do the apps supposed to do? I'll give you my opinion but before I download I need some sort of an idea of what they are first
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Dgsaxhitman84 said:
What do the apps supposed to do? I'll give you my opinion but before I download I need some sort of an idea of what they are first
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The first is a twitter app i made. It doesnt have a timeline. its basically for rapid tweeting or for people who dont care what others have to tweet and just want to tweet.
The second app is an app that just speaks whatever u type. it is as boring as you are. so if you are a boring person than the app will be boring. it can be very humorous with the right words and phrases.

Apps
Looks promising I'm about to try them.

Thanks
Check out my apps:
http://goo.gl/EtGhP

Android Dev

Where's the best place to start android development with no programing experience I've heard that java is the best doing some random searching but can someone point me to something more specific like a book or something any help would be greatly appreciated.
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ntrider1991 said:
Where's the best place to start android development with no programing experience I've heard that java is the best doing some random searching but can someone point me to something more specific like a book or something any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I would start with any Java programming guide as well as Any linux beginners guide. You can find both at the local book store or library

ntrider1991 said:
Where's the best place to start android development with no programing experience I've heard that java is the best doing some random searching but can someone point me to something more specific like a book or something any help would be greatly appreciated.
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http://www.google.com/url?q=http://...twIwAA&usg=AFQjCNEOnPOwBk1Dea262w7Wc6YzOd5-mg
This what I used to learn java and I can say ever thing he went over was covered in my java classes. Also you need to know your way around Linux.
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