how to start programming android? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello guys,
I've never programmed before and I wish to learn programming android apps. I really don't know how to start, what should I learn first. I need your help on how to start, your suggestions.
Thank you very much

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smartuse said:
Hello guys,
I've never programmed before and I wish to learn programming android apps. I really don't know how to start, what should I learn first. I need your help on how to start, your suggestions.
Thank you very much
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You may want to start with learning java; See here: http://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/android/java-tutorial/. You may also want to learn C/C++. Take a browse around here: http://developer.android.com/guide/basics/what-is-android.html.

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smartuse said:
Hello guys,
I've never programmed before and I wish to learn programming android apps. I really don't know how to start, what should I learn first. I need your help on how to start, your suggestions.
Thank you very much
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You'll also need the android sdk and I believe eclipse is a good bit of software.
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using XDA App

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Android Application Development -o'Reilly

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Don't understand!
I looked at linkes you have advised, but really don't understand some things: why used paranthesys ant other signs. I mean I understand that there is a syntax but I don't understand for example why used this type of paranthesis "()" but not this type "{}".
For example, I dont clearly understand this code
public class Cat {
private String mCatName;
Cat(String name) {
mCatName=name;
}
public String getName() {
return mCatName;
};
public void setName(String strName) {
mCatName = strName;
};
}
I can't find the explanation. I need a course from the begining. What do you recommend for me, friends?
Thank you guys!

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This is the Syntax: get used to it, you can't change it anyway...
PHP:
//Make a class called Cat
public class Cat {
//set up a variable, type:String, Name:mCatName
private String mCatName;
//Constructor (method which runs by default)
Cat(String name) {
mCatName=name;
}
//Public: it can be called from everwhere (even other classes or programs)
//Method name: getName.
//It simply returns the content of the variable mCatname;
public String getName() {
return mCatName;
};
//Public: it can be called from everwhere (even other classes or programs)
//Method name: setName
//It sets the variable mCatName to the value of the input variable strName
public void setName(String strName) {
mCatName = strName;
};
}
This code is a class called Cat.
It got a String which represents the Cat's name. It is set to "name" by default.
With the methods getName and setName you can either output or change the name of the Cat.
This is very basic Java. You won't learn Java in a day, just learn bit for bit.

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Thanks
But tell me please, how did you started programming? What was or from which source you started first. What were your first steps?
May be it will help me, because I don't know anything in programming.
Thank you

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I started with html (not a real programing language, but helpful though)
Then we did some basics in school (Pascal, basic, .net, java) and i learned PHP and more Java in my free time.
Once you learn one programing language its rather easy to switch.
Java is a good base to start with.
There are tons of tutorials on the Internet which are great for beginners. I cant recommend you a specific, i only know German ones.

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I'm going to post the book that I was taught from. I can't vouch for other books, they may be better - however the person who wrote this book was a lecturer at my university and he handed out photocopies of this book as we went through the module, while the book was still being written.
It was ammended based on feedback from a number of years of students and the parts of the language and concepts they found difficult. When I went into Uni I had no programming background beyond dabbling very lightly into HTML/PHP.
The book has exercises in it, as will any other book or online guide you find, I highly recommend attempting all of them as you progress.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Java-Just-Time-John-Latham/dp/1848900252/ref=tmm_pap_title_0
Yes, I know it costs actual money, but for a going from complete beginner -> understand Java and its concepts well enough to begin thinking about putting it on your CV, I don't think that's such a bad thing - and he's deliberately put it at a cheap price point aimed at students, it should be 3-4x that amount to bring it in line with other university textbooks that are much less helpful.

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smartuse said:
But tell me please, how did you started programming? What was or from which source you started first. What were your first steps?
May be it will help me, because I don't know anything in programming.
Thank you
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I used a book called Object First with Java, BlueJ...
BlueJ is the IDE (where you type the code in to make programs) and its free.
Java is the language, we could talk you through the code above, but its better you learn it yourself, and then you will be able to read the code above.
Look into what Object Oriented Languages are, but tbh, that Book can be found online, its not cheap but I found it rather good!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Objects-Fir...5628/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325806069&sr=8-1
An amazon link to the book, hope this helps!

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Thanks
Thank you, guys!
I'll try to find more information about Java online. Thank you all very much!

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Also, look on you tube for "the new Boston" he makes some good programming videos

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