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Need Programmer for Custom Biz App

First let me say Moderators, I could not find where requests for programming work to be done was prohibited, if it is, please delete this thread.
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I have written a custom web application for a specific business, that allows schedule tracking of jobs, allow comments to flow between staff members and clients, and pictures to be uploaded.
This application is just starting to take off, but I am getting a huge request for dedicated applications for the mobile devices. (WM, Blackberry, Palm).
I am a web developer and know nothing about programming for the devices, so I am needing to find someone with great knowledge of this type of work, and can knock out the project in a timely manner, and be able to provide support and upgrades as I under the web application.
I will be looking to roll out one application at a time, and go from there. If you would interested in this project please PM me with some form of contact info.
I will be requiring all source code be provided and you must speak perfect english, as this can effect the output of the application

[Q] Another calorie counter app?

Hello to all on this forum.
I have a Flash application that I want to develop into an Android app. I would not require some of the bells and whistles that are currently on the application, but a simple sub-set of how it works now. The flash application can be found here:
FastFood.com/nutrition/
(Hope this URL is allowed here as it will help people understand what I want to do.)
I have all the source files and programming for this and hoped they would be of some help in developing the Android app. But of course, I have no idea if this is any help at all to whoever develops the app for me.
Anyway, before trying to source a developer to do this for me, I thought I should ask a few questions to see if this is even something practical. So I hope some of you can give me some guidance regarding my questions.
1) Are most applications stand alone in the mobile phone, or is it common for some of these apps to access the network to get the necessary data required to operate? My purpose requires a database that is currently 14 megs, and must be accessible to the app, although only small portions of it are needed at any one time.
2) Are there varying systems within the Android family, or versions of the operating system that need to be accounted for?
3) Are there good reasons to develop for both Android and iPhone together? I mean from a cost to develop point of view? Or would it likely be just as effective to develop for Android, then move on to iPhone, or others, as is appropriate?
4) I am guessing that if you have looked at the flash version of our Calorie Counter, you could probably give an educated guess as to what it might cost to replicate a scaled down version for Android. So please, take a stab at it if you can.
Thanks

[Q] A question to any developer willing to answer...

I wasn't sure where anything like this would go, so I made sure to put it in a forum as general as possible.
I'm a beginning web designer, but seeing as I spend most of my free time on this site, I'm growing more of an interest in learning to code for the mobile platform. If anybody is willing to help, all I'm asking for is a few tips from developers here on where to begin.
I learned some very basic java in college, but was wondering if there is a better path to go on. Do I start with BASIC? Do I continue and go towards more advanced Java and stick with only one programming language?
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
-Considering I've done almost everything that I can with my rooted EVO, all of you were the people I'd rather hear from. I appreciate all of the hard work that you all have done!

You can develop full market apps using the language I use called basic4android.
Its easy to use but very powerful, produces a native android apk (so no interpreters) and has regular updates.
There are free user contributed libraries that make it even better and it has been used to produce everything from live wallpapers and anti theft apps to games and gps software so is a good option to consider.
I wrote my first app after messing about with it for about an hour and was amazed how easy it makes things. Google basic4android and you will find its homepage for more info. I can't remember the address as it's saved as a bookmark on my pc not phone.
EDIT: did a google search and its at http://www.basic4ppc.com/
Dave
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Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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[Q] Total NOOB needs some help :)

Hi all,
My name is Fabian, and I have a strong background in C. (Done a CS course in C).
I want to do an Android app for my final project(nothing too fancy or complicated but I have to at least have some interface ) and I'm a little stuck with how to proceed from here.
I watched the Java essential course on Lynda and I did understand a little the difference between C in Java, however I don't know how to proceed from here to actual Android development.
If anyone can recommend me finding a crash course, a book or any other resource that could get me up and running as soon as possible, I would really appreciate it.
I don't mind spending money on it.
Thanks in advance.
Fabian

fabiansc said:
Hi all,
My name is Fabian, and I have a strong background in C. (Done a CS course in C).
I want to do an Android app for my final project(nothing too fancy or complicated but I have to at least have some interface ) and I'm a little stuck with how to proceed from here.
I watched the Java essential course on Lynda and I did understand a little the difference between C in Java, however I don't know how to proceed from here to actual Android development.
If anyone can recommend me finding a crash course, a book or any other resource that could get me up and running as soon as possible, I would really appreciate it.
I don't mind spending money on it.
Thanks in advance.
Fabian
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A great resource for Android development is the official Android training documentation from Google, as well as these tutorials. Let me know if you still have questions I'll be happy to help.

thanks little question regrading databases
shimp208 said:
A great resource for Android development is the official Android training documentation from Google, as well as these tutorials. Let me know if you still have questions I'll be happy to help.
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Hi,
Thanks for your help I learned a lot and I'm already planning my app
I just have one question that could really help.
I want to make an app where people on different devices can interact and send each other tasks. I guess I need a kind of SQL server that supports Android, right? Is there a better or at least more economic way to do it if I will have around 1000 users where each one can add people to send tasks to?
Many thanks,
Fabian

And one more question
Is there any way to do a phone number authentication (like Whatsapp) instead of user name and password which I think is a little to tedious for my planned app ?
Thanks in advance

Hola, for the task sending. Would you like to make all task public? Or should you send it like a message?
But when i need access to a server, i use php scripts. But we can take that later, when you have answered my last question
For the phone number authentication, you have to have a online database, with all phone numbers. User inserts their phone number, the first time they starts the app. Then you can retrieve it from the database. But we can also take that later.
I´m glad if i helped.
(Sorry for my bad english.. )

Hola
Well I want it to be like a manager that gives a task to his employee. I want the task to be between them and only they can close it.
Likewise, it would be a problem if I make a simple phone number insertion if there's no validation. I was thinking about a number verification (like whatsapp) to prevent other people from accessing the tasks.
Do you think it's possible or should I go with username and password?
Thanks

fabiansc said:
Hi,
Thanks for your help I learned a lot and I'm already planning my app
I just have one question that could really help.
I want to make an app where people on different devices can interact and send each other tasks. I guess I need a kind of SQL server that supports Android, right? Is there a better or at least more economic way to do it if I will have around 1000 users where each one can add people to send tasks to?
Many thanks,
Fabian
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I am using OpenShift - https://www.openshift.com/developers - which is a open source cloud architecture in that they offer packages like NodeJS and DB's. They allow you to have 'gears' which I guess is their name for services running on their cloud. The free account has 3 gears.
I currently only have a NodeJS server running to deliver files however (as far as I understand it) you can have MySQL and others as a backend. I would think that whatever devices you develop on would simply log into the DB and look up messages/tasks etc. I would also think that your app could insert those things. The best part is it is free until you reach Enterprise level or so. I would check it out since free is good. Offhand, I do not know what DB's Android supports via java but MySQL is probably one of them.
Just some info for you to examine.
Good luck

Hola, of course its possible! But maybe Username and Password is easiest.
You can use e-mail validation.
I actually worked on a application, there store products in databases. So i have tried it before. Ask if you are confused
And Sum1nil, sqlite is implemented in android, so for local database, use sqlite.
But for online database access, i use php

Skills required to develop very basic accouting app.

I have this query regarding android app development.
I'm planning an app, which is going to be very basic accounting app with just plus minus calculations.
I've already developed it in excel & its working well.
Don't want to convert it with 'excel to app' applications which are available online..
May i know what all kind of language skills do i need to execute my first android app from scratch.
And where should i begin.
Thanks & Regards

I would suggest that you learn Kotlin. Its not that difficult. You will get a hang of it quickly.
Here are a couple of links to help you get started. (oops. I am not allowed to post links) But you can search in the site try(dot)kotlinlang(dot)org
Also look out for the "Kotlin for Android Google I/O Intro" it is there on youtube.
Good Luck! :good::good::good:

tonytonya said:
I would suggest that you learn Kotlin. Its not that difficult. You will get a hang of it quickly.
Here are a couple of links to help you get started. (oops. I am not allowed to post links) But you can search in the site try(dot)kotlinlang(dot)org
Also look out for the "Kotlin for Android Google I/O Intro" it is there on youtube.
Good Luck! :good::good::good:
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Thanks for educating me bro. Seems to be very positive & helpful start.
Other than writing some basic excel formulas I don't have any language skills.
Is it advisable to learn 'Kotlin' straightaway without learning JAVA.
Will i be able to create commercial app with this.

Sorry for delayed response.
yes. it is better to jump into kotlin. dont go through java.
andyz5 said:
Thanks for educating me bro. Seems to be very positive & helpful start.
Other than writing some basic excel formulas I don't have any language skills.
Is it advisable to learn 'Kotlin' straightaway without learning JAVA.
Will i be able to create commercial app with this.
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I have only one point in addition to what has been already mentioned.
Write the spec well.
1. What screens/inputs will be there
2. What are the functions support
Also write the test cases before you write a single line of code.
How will you test whether your app works? What inputs will you give?
What if you wanted break your app by testing? HOw will you try to break it?
Write everything down. This will help you a lot.
andyz5 said:
I have this query regarding android app development.
I'm planning an app, which is going to be very basic accounting app with just plus minus calculations.
I've already developed it in excel & its working well.
Don't want to convert it with 'excel to app' applications which are available online..
May i know what all kind of language skills do i need to execute my first android app from scratch.
And where should i begin.
Thanks & Regards
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andyz5 said:
I have this query regarding android app development.
I'm planning an app, which is going to be very basic accounting app with just plus minus calculations.
I've already developed it in excel & its working well.
Don't want to convert it with 'excel to app' applications which are available online..
May i know what all kind of language skills do i need to execute my first android app from scratch.
And where should i begin.
Thanks & Regards
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Hi,
To develop android calculator you need to follow the flow chart. First you have to design layouts for application and after that you need to ready the back end. Once the backend is ready, move on android side (front end).
Just simple technologies are required with plus, minus, multiple and divide functions to develop such app. Regarding technical language there are many options, but i would suggest to go for the Java.
Thanks