Hi all,
re: App development.
I have some experience of JAVA and have a fair bit of experience with JS and PHP, so coding is not alien to me.
I have come across a few things where I have thought "an App would be great for that!" and would like to investigate App development. I have read through a couple of tutorials, but they all assume more Android experience than I have.
I'm not after specifics from board members here, but wondered if anyone knew of an 'Android Apps 101" or an Android App development alternative to the famous 'Hello World' intros there are for most languages.
Thanks for any leads people can give me.
I think the Android Developer's Guide is great http://developer.android.com/guide/index.html
Just started developing a small app myself a few days ago, and the biggest problem so far is Java itself. The android development itself is really easy. You can create UIs via drag & drop when using eclipse + android plugin and the rest is well documented in the guide I posted.
:/ how I managed to miss that I don't know...
thanks very much - exactly what I'm after
rpedroso said:
Can you make a Remote Play app???????
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Like Playstation 3 remote play? Probably not, it'd be ridiculously difficult.
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Hey guys, so im on holiday for four months.
So i have decided i wanna learn how to make Android apps.
I know i have to learn Java. I have done semester of C in uni. so Java shouldnt be too hard to learn.
I was just wondering if you guys have sites or ideas of where i should start. What kind of apps. Sites for learning Java etc..
Please Help
Ramis93 said:
Hey guys, so im on holiday for four months.
So i have decided i wanna learn how to make Android apps.
I know i have to learn Java. I have done semester of C in uni. so Java shouldnt be too hard to learn.
I was just wondering if you guys have sites or ideas of where i should start. What kind of apps. Sites for learning Java etc..
Please Help
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Google. Bing. Yahoo.
a nice guide on making android apps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244196
terratrix said:
Google. Bing. Yahoo.
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Why do they spam the general section?
Go to the android development And hacking section on XDA.
There are quite a few guides there.
Go to Barnes and noble, they have tons of books on programming android applications, use Google.com with billions of pages online, Google has only indexed .004% of it bit with that margin of a percentage not only can you find android porn you might fine Java application programming
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Hello I am new to xda and I would like to start developing new custom roms and kernels however I do not know where to start.
Just some background info about me:
I am 15 yrs old
I am have programmed in the following:
c++
visual basic
c#
asm
Java
javascript
html
android 2.2 framework
window phone 7 framework
xml
ios
XNA
I have done computer repair for people along with console repair
Tools I have used:
visual studio
android sdk
eclipse
dreamweaver
dev c++
Photoshop
appmobi xdk
phonegap xda
xcode iphone sdk
and some more
Phone I currently have:
evo 3d
I am a noob to making roms and I do not know how to start if someone could help me or point me into the right direction that would great. Thanks
There are some basic tutorials on doing certain things in the Development section. Maybe start doing some reading and trying to edit some files, try a creating a theme etc to get acquainted perhaps?
That's quite a list of achievements! You will most certainly find help here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=613
Be patient, and be polite. I'm sure you'll soon be making what you want
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That's quite a list of achievements! You will most certainly find help here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=613
Be patient, and be polite. I'm sure you'll soon be making what you want
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Thanks I can't wait to get started making roms and expand my knowledge
Ps I like the rest in peace buddy for the hero lol
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
The only tut that I could really find was the android kitchen would I be able to completely develop android roms in there or is their specific tutorials for that
Edit: Found these tuts on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_H4AlQaNa0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFqELLB1Kk8&feature=relmfu
Hope to see you guys downloading my roms when they come out
buckboy223 said:
Hello I am new to xda and I would like to start developing new custom roms and kernels however I do not know where to start.
Just some background info about me:
I am 15 yrs old
I am have programmed in the following:
c++
visual basic
c#
asm
Java
javascript
html
android 2.2 framework
window phone 7 framework
xml
ios
XNA
I have done computer repair for people along with console repair
Tools I have used:
visual studio
android sdk
eclipse
dreamweaver
dev c++
Photoshop
appmobi xdk
phonegap xda
xcode iphone sdk
and some more
Phone I currently have:
evo 3d
I am a noob to making roms and I do not know how to start if someone could help me or point me into the right direction that would great. Thanks
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I thought I was the only 15 year old who could program. Haha its easy to start. Just follow the ruts people posted.
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rtbluver said:
I thought I was the only 15 year old who could program. Haha its easy to start. Just follow the ruts people posted.
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What languages have you programmed in?
I am an aspiring android developer trying to teach myself the language. I would like to find a project, maybe open source, that I can get involved in as a real world experience with android programming.
I am wondering if there are people here that are either working on, or who could recommend, a project that I could join? I think that working on a modern app would be a great way for me to continue my learning. I have been working with books, but I worry that the information might not be completely up to date.
I am excited to get involved with real world app programming. I hope to be helpful to any project that I join Thanks to everyone in advance!
Hi MastrFett,
It is great to see how exiciting a person could be when learning. I do not have a project but I recommend you to do one for your own.
When doing something that you are going to release you do the best of yourself and you learn much more. Facing real problems is very exciting. There are lot of things that a book wouldn't explain you; you will discover them when you know that not only you is going to use your app.
Try something and upload it on Google Play. Don't get bored reading questions/answers on StackOverflow -it will be your best friend :laugh:-
Patedit,
Thanks. My only problem is I don't feel like I have many good ideas of my own right now. I think the few I have would require algorithms more advanced than my level of skill. I'll have to keep thinking.
I was just hoping to find something that would give me the chance to just jump in head first on a project right away. I do eventually want to do something on my own when I come up with the right idea.
You need a good idea if you want to become rich
If you want to learn, you don't need great ideas I know it could be frustrating at first... Imagine something you need or that will help you in your daily use of your smartphone.
For example, yesterday I made for me a widget in which I could see the next alarm time. With pressing on the widget, the Alarm Clock app is launched. That could sound 'easy' but it took me several hours. I did it because I wanted a nice widget to do so and a shortcut to the Alarm Clock app which I didn't have.
Good luck!
There is an app idea I had, but I found out there are a lot that already do what I want on google play. Should I still make the app for experience? I don't know if it is worth it if the app already exists.
MastrFett said:
There is an app idea I had, but I found out there are a lot that already do what I want on google play. Should I still make the app for experience? I don't know if it is worth it if the app already exists.
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Definitely.
There are already three apps like mine (see my signature)
But I still made it and posted it. Result : 110,000 downloads and #11 in the Top New Paid category last week
Hello,
I'm fairly new to developing in general and I am some what intimidated by what I've been told I may have to learn to develop for Android.
Here's what I've done so far by reading the threads:
I've downloaded the latest Android SDK and its tools
I read through the ADB man page and have created my path to my Device
I know how to push, pull, log and from Terminal.
I was told that I may need to learn Java to develop for Android. If this is the case, do any of you recommend specific books?
If so - could you put the Amazon link in a reply? Or maybe just the author's name?
Thank you in return.
Klonopin said:
Hello,
I'm fairly new to developing in general and I am some what intimidated by what I've been told I may have to learn to develop for Android.
Here's what I've done so far by reading the threads:
I've downloaded the latest Android SDK and its tools
I read through the ADB man page and have created my path to my Device
I know how to push, pull, log and from Terminal.
I was told that I may need to learn Java to develop for Android. If this is the case, do any of you recommend specific books?
If so - could you put the Amazon link in a reply? Or maybe just the author's name?
Thank you in return.
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Actually i would recommend you to start devving by making themes because it only involves editing xmls in apk and changing images...it will also help you understand how to decompile and recompile apk which is the most basic of modding!!!
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vijai2011 said:
Actually i would recommend you to start devving by making themes because it only involves editing xmls in apk and changing images...it will also help you understand how to decompile and recompile apk which is the most basic of modding!!!
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Which is creating themes, not developing, they are two totally different things.
@OP
http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920023005.do
http://shop.oreilly.com/product/063...4aa42dc6a903&intcmp=af-mybuy-0636920010883.IP
http://www.amazon.com/Java-Programm...keywords=Java+Programming:+From+the+ground+up
vijai2011 said:
Actually i would recommend you to start devving by making themes because it only involves editing xmls in apk and changing images...it will also help you understand how to decompile and recompile apk which is the most basic of modding!!!
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I was thinking about making some themes for devices and what not. So if you have any resources PM me - I'd be interested in that as well.
thewadegeek said:
Which is creating themes, not developing, they are two totally different things.
@OP New user can't post links - had to remove them.
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Thank you thewadegeek - I'll be doing some researching. Ubuntu 12.04 is fine for developing right? or would I need something else?
Klonopin said:
Ubuntu 12.04 is fine for developing right? or would I need something else?
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Hi There
Ubuntu is fine for development, You're going to want to install eclipse. You're really tackling 2 things here, Java Development and how that applies to Android.
If you're starting from the very beginning then some good resources are.
Android Developer web site [ developer.android.com ]
This should be the first place you go to for android development, it contains the documentation for the android framework as well as some additional howto's etc. The Installing the SDK [ developer.android.com/sdk/installing ] will guide you through getting eclipse setup and ready for Android Development. You should then be able to follow the Building Your First App [ developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp ] guide, to create your first Android app.
For Java Development in General the Oracle website has some good resources.
Oracle Java Tutorials Index [ docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial ]
If you're completely new to software development then you'll want to read The Java Language Section [ docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java ] , this explains Object Oriented Programming and it's conecpts. I would probably look at the Get Started Section [ docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/getStarted ] also, although you maybe able to get by with the Android Stuff.
Hope That Helps and Good Luck!
trevd said:
Hi There
Ubuntu is fine for development, You're going to want to install eclipse. You're really tackling 2 things here, Java Development and how that applies to Android.
If you're starting from the very beginning then some good resources are.
This should be the first place you go to for android development, it contains the documentation for the android framework as well as some additional howto's etc. The Installing the will guide you through getting eclipse setup and ready for Android Development. You should then be able to follow the Building Your First App guide, to create your first Android app.
For Java Development in General the Oracle website has some good resources.
If you're completely new to software development and then you'll want to read, this explains Object Oriented Programming and it's conecpts. I would probably look at the Get Started Section also, although you maybe able to get by with the Android Stuff.
Hope That Helps and Good Luck!
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Hi I've already gotten the Android SDK and as previous users have given me, I also have Java books and Android development books as well but I'm happy to try another thing out as well. Thanks for the informative articles.
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Hi I've already gotten the Android SDK and as previous users have given me, I also have Java books and Android development books as well but I'm happy to try another thing out as well. Thanks for the informative articles.
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You have what you need.
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Yep you'll be fine with 12.04.
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I just picked up a physical book of Learning Android 2 from my library. Is there a different framework between versions?
I would honestly say there is no starting point.
You can start developing kernels. Even I try to do a basic understanding of how they work. I do basic undervolting for my phone and few mods.
You can also try learning java and contribute to Android AOSP or CyanogenMod
Or yeah theming is also an option.
I would also like an answer to this...
I have ubuntu installed, I have Java experience, I have the Android SDK installed.
Are there any tutorials out there that give you a step by step guide on how to build a fully functioning Android ROM from scratch?
I've had a look around and different tutorials are telling me different things and they all seem to say "this will not make a full ROM". I have a phone that isn't widely supported (Galaxy S2 LTE i9210t Australia) and since Samsung have delayed ICS for our device for about the 100th time, I'd like to learn how to develop ICS for our handset.
Our handset doesn't even have a forum. We have one thread with quite a few people crying out for a decent, stable ROM 4.0+ and I'd like to help.
Dallby said:
I would also like an answer to this...
I have ubuntu installed, I have Java experience, I have the Android SDK installed.
Are there any tutorials out there that give you a step by step guide on how to build a fully functioning Android ROM from scratch?
I've had a look around and different tutorials are telling me different things and they all seem to say "this will not make a full ROM". I have a phone that isn't widely supported (Galaxy S2 LTE i9210t Australia) and since Samsung have delayed ICS for our device for about the 100th time, I'd like to learn how to develop ICS for our handset.
Our handset doesn't even have a forum. We have one thread with quite a few people crying out for a decent, stable ROM 4.0+ and I'd like to help.
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Im not going to link to them because they are common as muck on xda but look for guides for building from source. If you have the source, you can make any changes you like without having to patch stuff together.
I havent personally started doing this yet but ive been messing with android for about 2 years now and ive just started creating my own roms etc.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762641
Klonopin said:
Hi I've already gotten the Android SDK and as previous users have given me, I also have Java books and Android development books as well but I'm happy to try another thing out as well. Thanks for the informative articles.
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I recommend you learn basic java then check out the hello world tutorial on developer android page.
focus more time on programming then reading, play around with the code.
and good luck.
Hi all. Feel great to join such a huge forum and I have a question. Yeah. New stupid member with studpid question. But I hope it's not stupid enough and you guys be able to answer it(hope so).
It's kinda simple question for all of you who have some experience in Android Freelancing. For example you get an job request to build a Android Bluetooth App to detect other devices and some other functionality which client asked to do. So, what is your first steps to create the app using Android SDK Eclipse or whatever(PhoneGap, Titanium, etc...)? Creating from the scratch or already have pre-build code to start with. I always curious how developers start making app for clients, so it would be awesome if someone have something to say in this situation. Appreaciate any answers. Thank you