Hello,
i am completely new to all this app development, having a windows phone 7 i have took interest in building and creating an app. however i have no idea where to start, so i was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to guide me in the right direction please?
for e.g.
which software should i use
what coding language is used to write the app etc
i already know moderate levels of coding, such as VBA, PHP, HTML etc i know quite abit of these
i am literally starting from the beggining so i would need all the help i can get
Thank you
You will be using either the C# or the Visual Basic .NET language. Personally I recommend using C# because using VB.NET requires that you have the profession version of Visual Studio, which can retail at about $1,000. To download the FREE Windows Phone version, download at http://create.msdn.com. This website, also called App Hub has all the info you need. If you are learning C# from the beginning, check out some videos Microsoft's Channel 9 Website. There are code samples all over the place. The best place to look for resources is the App Hub website.
Also, it will cost you $99 to register, unless you are a student. In that case, look here: http://dreamspark.com.
Good luck, and if this helped, please hit the thanks button.
Thanks,
John Simmons
SimzzDev Lead Developer
http://simzz.com
thanks for your reply,
however no thanks, as it was no use because first of all i'm from the UK and NOT from the US...
this is not enough information for me especially since i know nothing about what your talking about, how do you expect me to pay for something i know nothing of..?
and ive been to that site before, however i need a deeper explanation exactly where to start.. as i am very confused
This link http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Windows-Phone-7-Development-for-Absolute-Beginners is probably what you're looking for.
You may start by watching this video
Like SimzzDev said, you will have to develop in either C# or VB but I also recommend C#.
The tools you need are available for free. You will not need Visual Studio 2010 Professional. You can find the free Developer Tools here.
They contain the Visual Studio version you need and the emulator.
There are tools for 7.0 and 7.1. 7.0 is the current version and you could make apps with these tools for devices that are out now.
7.1 is for Mango which will come in September.
Until now, everything is free.
However, there are two things that will cost you money:
1) using your apps on your own phone
2) releasing the apps on the windows phone marketplace.
Unless you are a student, in which case both things will be free.
As a student you can use DreamSpark to get access to a lot of MS software including the ability to release apps to the Windows Phone Marketplace. It does not really matter where you com from.
If you cannot find your school or college or univercity you can also contact support and make sure you are able to verify you go to a school/univercity.
If you are not a student you will have to pay 99$/year.
This will allow you to run your own apps on your phone and release apps to the Windows Phone Marketplace (100 free apps per year + unlimited paid apps per year).
If I'm from a country where Marketplace is not available/supported, can I still develop apps for WP7? Will I get my payment and ad revenue?
UranusHertz said:
If I'm from a country where Marketplace is not available/supported, can I still develop apps for WP7? Will I get my payment and ad revenue?
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I'm in the same situation - no official Taiwanese app store yet.
Can I still write apps and release them in other territories?
There's a free online course hosted by the University of Maryland. It is open to everyone, regardless of country.
If you're looking to develop some skills in Android development then this course may help you
FAQ
Some Frequently Asked Questions.
Will I get a Statement of Accomplishment after completing this class?
Yes. Students who successfully complete the class will receive a Statement of Accomplishment signed by the instructor.
What resources will I need for this class?
For this course, you'll need is an Internet connection, a computer on which to run free Android developer tools, and the time to read, write, and discuss.
What is the coolest thing I'll learn if I take this class?
How to write the software applications that you and and half the world are running on your handheld devices.
What computer languages do I need to know?
Some experience with Java should be enough. As mentioned in the Recommended Background Section, those who don't know Java, but have some familiarity with other languages may want to take a Java tutorial prior to starting this course.
What should I be reading to prepare for class?
There is no course textbook. If you want to get started early, dive into the Android Developer's Website
Do I need to buy an Android device?
No. All the graded exercises will be done using the Android Emulator.
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The course is free, sign up is quick and easy. If you're interested I would advise signing up soon in case they have limits on the number of applicants.
https://www.coursera.org/course/android
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hello! This is my first time here.
I am developing a cross platform application from scratch (windows and android).
Its about data mining on windows store and play store.
Data about apps will be collected and will be used to suggest better apps from similar ones.
I have no experience on app development. Since i am doing this with my friends for my college project so its all about learning and implementing.
so my question are
1. what are your suggestions?
2. How can i get raw data form app stores.
3. Are there any quick Gui design tools for android?
4. And last kindly tell me some freeware or paid software that will be beneficial for my work.
thank you .
Hi all, first of all I would like to introduce myself as I am new to this site.
I am studying Mobile Software Development and as part of my Study I do have an project to complete that I am not sure how I should start with.
In project itself shouldn't be a big deal ( I hope), but I am not sure where I should start coding etc.
That app can be as simple as possible as I am not worrying about UI, but functionality.
To the point. I need to write an mobile app that will allow me deposit money from my bank account into the app and withdraw them back successfully.
I have made some project planning and the below are my concerns:
1. Application need to allow user to create Username and password to their account (username cannot be duplicated, e-mail address cannot be duplicated)
2. Which deposit method will be the best (paypal like or debit card based - including card details, owner name, security code and expiry date)
3. What kind of security should I use ( keep in mind that as project purpose this will not be released to the market, but in theory as Windows app this should get some security solutions from Windows Store, is this correct?)
4. Does any database need to be created?
4.1 If so, I believe this will require server solution installed.
I am asking this questions as fully working application even if will handle only myself as user will need to be supported by documentation explaining what, where, why and what for.
I hope that you will be able to give me some advices and this can become quite interesting thread.
I would like to thank you in advance for any help given.
Hi All,
We have a mobile app on Android and we are now looking to promote this through Google and Facebook. In order to track the clicks and conversions we obviously need to integrate their SDKs in our mobile app.
However are concerned about our data privacy and therefore we are trying to find out the following:
1. How does SDK work?
2. Do leading players like Google and Facebook collect app usage data through their SDks?
3. If so what kind of data do they collect?
Highly appreciate your help on this.
Thanks,
Santosh