[Q] Running VBA code within Android a possibility? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Before starting a new thread, I used the search function and looked through the "check these threads before starting a new one" listed threads but didn't find an answer. If this has already been addressed, my apoiogies.
My company uses Excel spreadsheets with custom Visual Basic macros that I have written when we test medical imaging equipment. I would love to use a Tablet for this but Dataviz states "that code type is not supported by handheld platforms, so Documents To Go cannot execute the VB code necessary to use those features. "
Is this an accurate statement? I don't know enough about Android yet to know whether it is correct or if this is perhaps outdated information. The statement was made in June of 2010.
Is Visual Basic totally imcompatible with Android or is there hope that custom macro enabled Excel spreadsheets may work in the semi-near future?
Thank you in advance for any information you give me.

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[Q] Commission an Application?

Hello all,
I work for a company in the commercial and residential services industry, and we are looking at possibly expanding into using tablets to help improve efficiency and customer service. However, there is nothing currently out that would suffice for our use, because the database we use at our main office is a proprietary SQL database program. I trying to get a good direction of where to look to be able to hire a programmer to create an Android program for us than can hook into our SQL database.
Any information or leads as to where I might be able to start looking would be fantastic!
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So Lost

So I am trying to develop an app for my conventions. I have never coded before in my life outside of a basic java class 7 years ago and have a bit of help but not anything android useful.
My buddy is an IT guy and is doing our sql server and VB layout for Windows based systems.
I want to be able to query the SQL server from my android devices an Asus Transformer TF101 and Galaxy S2 Sprint. I also want it to be able to modify entries in the database. It will be used to manage volunteer schedules. I want have updates to the database pushed to my phone.
The things I need to be able to query is Name, phone number, shift time for the current day, punch times for that day, and total logged time for the week.
I have read a few guides on here all with high ratings and have been lost with it all. Having no experience in coding I am trying to find a way to learn this but really prefer to have someone sit down and give me the basics. Best way for me to learn is watching and participating.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Vladimir Kulyukin is an associate professor at Utah State University and he teaches Android programming among other things. Search Google for the terms "Vladimir Kulyukin" + "android programming" and you will get his blog with links to all his videos. I cannot post the links here as I am a newbie and not allowed to post links.
If your IT guy is making your SQL server directly accessible from the internet, fire him.
What you need is for him to prepare an API, a REST one perhaps. For REST APIs, you just use the HTTP client library that comes with Android.

Build own App

Hee,
I was wondering what is the best program or site to build your own android apps?
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google
you are long way from home, my friend. there is GOOGLE and your going to spend a day on reading its not like posting on this forum.
the web site "Stack Overflow" helps me a lot!
and if i had problem,i google it.
If you have to ask, app developing probably isn't for you...
The official Android Developer's Guide has a pretty good intro to Android app development. However, you need to know how to program in Java before you start with this guide.
If you know C++ you could make it without Java, since you can build apps using C++ if your target platform runs Android version 2.3 or higher. I would however recommend learning how to develop apps in Java first.
Sorry, I can't link to the developers guide because this is my second post in this forum and outside links are not allowed, but you could search for "android developer guide" on google and you should find it.
Happy deving, wish you best of luck
In my experiment, best way to learn new tech is try to make something with it rather than read document and tutorial.
There are many open source android on code.google.com, choose one of theme then try to custom it by adding feature, improve user experiment...
anddev and stackoverflow is good place to solver issue.
mobitourist said:
In my experiment, best way to learn new tech is try to make something with it rather than read document and tutorial.
There are many open source android on code.google.com, choose one of theme then try to custom it by adding feature, improve user experiment...
anddev and stackoverflow is good place to solver issue.
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I actually just started learning Java and it's quite difficult for a beginner to learn all this stuff in short amount of time. It will probably take years to fully understand this sort of stuff.
Sites to learn Android App Development from
Lars Vogel Android Tutorial
Official Android Developer Site
TheNewBoston Video Tutorial on YouTube
The best software to develop Android Apps would be
Eclipse - Juno - Either the Java or the JEE version (I personally use the Java x64 version)
Photoshop - for image editing
Illustrator - for SVG based image editing
There are instructions on the Android Dev Site on setting up Eclipse for App Dev
PS-im new so i cant post url's if u want the specific url's feel free to PM me

Reverse engineering market apps

Hello all,
I want to reverse engineer n7player, change its UI add features, ect. and republish it to the play store. I was wondering how much I would have to change it to republish it. Also if you're interested in developing with me send me a PM (I will pay),
Thanks ahead of time.
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Assuming you mean the free version, you can repost it here after changing anything I think. There is no set amount you have to change before doing so, but most people won't want a very slightly changed version. There is also no amount of changes you can make that will make it OK for you to release it as your own app, you will ALWAYS have to make it very clear that it is "a modification of n7player".
If you mean the paid version, you cannot directly redistribute your modified version. You can possibly distribute the changed files from within the APK, but you cannot distribute the full APK.
Also, I don't think modified apps are allowed on the Play Store, you can only really post them places like here on XDA.
Ok. Then can you point me in the right direction for creating a player I know Java, just not the android development process
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Check the Android Developers website for tutorials and information about Android Development. It'll have all the information you need.
I believe the SDK Samples also includes a simple sample of MediaPlayers.
Get started on learning Android Development. You won't really get anywhere with Android if you only know Java.
Also, you should do this to create your own special and unique media player and not try to reverse engineer another developer's app to release it as your own. Give yourself some confidence and come up with a better idea.

You are new to Android development? Consider reading this post!

Hi everyone. I want to share some resources that may helpful for anyone who still don't know where to start.
If you don't have any background, consider learning programming using Scratch or Alice. It seems just suitable for kids but actually for everyone who want to think logically.
If you have some basic background and want to have solid Java background (which I recommend) before moving to Android development, you should start with "Head First Java". They also have "Head First Android", but personally I don't like it so much.
After you have a solid Java background, you can start learning Android using this free course on Udacity. It has 5 parts that cover everything that you need to make literally any app on Play Store.
After you completed the above course, let's make your own project. You don't have to learn other courses or textbooks in order to make an app. You should try to make your own app using what you have learned with the above course. When you making your project, you will encounter real-life problems. By solving it (using Google, StackOverflow, XDA, other tech forums, ...), you will learn more than any course or textbook can help you.
I hope you will find this post helpful for you. If anyone has a question, please leave your question below
Hi, new user here. Thanks for the read
Hi,
I just signed up on this forum and came across this thread and so decided to post a question. First, i have been a full-stack developer and now working on Cloud, AI/ML but android mobile app development is new to me and i am pursuing a self-paced training. My intention is to start off by learning the basics of android and the ide, the various elements and work my way up to the advanced level. Then start learning and work on flutter. I have a fair bit of experience on Java as i have developed java enterprise and web application (JSP, applet based) in the past.
Right now, i am looking at the Android Basics to Advanced nanodegree program offered by Google on the android site, udemy, udacity, etc and lots others on the internet. just wanted your opinion which course would be a good place to start.
Thanks.

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