Basically i want to learn how to develop and program for android to create my own apps as well as learn how to edit ROM's and menu's etc.. I have no idea what knowledge is needed... id love to make a career out of it... it seems interesting, fun and challenging. courses to take would be great as well as programs ill need knowledge in aswell as uni courses even... thanks in advance.
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There have been quite a few tutorials mentioned on the portal recently, for both app development and more low-level ROM/kernel development. I suggest having a read through the last month or two of posts...
http://www.xda-developers.com/
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noah93 said:
Basically i want to learn how to develop and program for android to create my own apps as well as learn how to edit ROM's and menu's etc.. I have no idea what knowledge is needed... id love to make a career out of it... it seems interesting, fun and challenging. courses to take would be great as well as programs ill need knowledge in aswell as uni courses even... thanks in advance.
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If you have no prior knowledge of Programming like me you should defiantly take some free online classes. MIT and Harvard have some excellent classes online for beginners. Here is the thread with a bunch on Online classes you can take.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/602-free-online-programmingcs-courses-for-beginners/
Now I decided to do that and also i just dived right in to a Rom with Android Kitchen to understand what it actually is, how the files are compiled, and what you can and can not change. By doing this i was able to understand how to Build a slightly modified Rom from CM9 Source and successfully flashed it to my Bionic.Here is the thread i followed to do this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272270
Last but not least Android SDK. Install it, do tutorials, and just plain mess around. You can learn alot by doing as well.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Well Good Luck with everything and i hope this helps.
-Bra!n_5torm
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Hey whats up people i know its going to bother some people for asking this but i want to become a developer. I want to make roms for the devices and such i wanna learn how to create kernels and all the stuff that includes android. Were do i start. anybody give me some pointers advice. i will appreciated a lot. i all ready have androidsdk in linux ubuntu and eclipse actually and the android kitchen. thanks.
Welcome to xda jcandroid87,
Start by reading the sticky written by cyanogenmod.
He posted a quick guide of what to read / learn before you start plucking roms apart to create your own.
Good luck!
http://www.kandroid.org/android_pdk/index.html
http://blog.coralic.nl/2010/01/28/build-eclair-aka-android-2-1-for-hero-from-source/
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack,_Edit,_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc...how-build-your-own-kernel-package-source.html
Personally, I don't mind spending a lot of time searching, but it does take away from the time that could be spent actually learning the stuff. So, I hope this helps!
Follow the links in my sig too.
great advice
Cyanogen
Thanks for your support & advice
Time to start reading....
Hi,
I am an experienced professional programmer who wants to delve into Android programming. I also wish to investigate cross-platform programming using tools like PhoneGap or Titanium.
However, I am a bit in doubt of which learning strategy is best.
One approach is to get a good feeling of the Android environment and later on explore the possibilities of the cross-platform tools.
Another approach is to jump start using say Titanium (which to me looks like the better option of the two mentioned) and then after a while look into the underlying Android building blocks. The reason why this approach seems worth considering is that although I have earned my living on programming for 20 years, I have no experience what so ever with Java. And the feeling of getting something done has always been encouraging to me.
What do you think? Does option 2 make sense, or would it be more sensible to get an understanding of the Android environment first?
Thanks in advance,
Martin
PS. I am not allowed to post in the Developer forum which is why I post here.
Is there a better place to ask this question?
I am not yet allowed to post in the developer forum?
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Is there a better place to ask this question?
I am not yet allowed to post in the developer forum?
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Dev forum is not the place for Qs, they are for development projects and developer discussions, this is why it is limited (it is not a support site).
Probably best place is here:
Android Development and Hacking -> Android Software Development
There is a thread which is the same/similar question as you too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173176
I'd recommend learning the basics of android and java first, since you can be sure that tools like Titanium (I've not used it though) will probably run in to some issues so you'll need some basic understanding to resolve.
As mentioned in that thread there are plenty of examples for the basics, although I have found it difficult so far to make that extra leap on to the more advanced stuff yet.
After you got some basic knowledge of Android, I would recommend going through alot of the android questions at stackoverflow.com
(I am not yet allowed to post direct link to questions tagged with android)
You learn alot of tips and tricks this way that you otherwise would have missed
A lot of it is actually pretty self-explanatory once you set up the tools (as least if you're familiar with Java... I had a bit of a problem with the whacked way callbacks are handled, since Java is well... not what I use every day).
There are samples included (including the standard Android application template) that will already tell you how the Android UI system works.
Aside from that there are a lot of good articles on the Android dev site that should get you started quickly with the way Android uses resource files. It's not at all complicated.
The specifics of course depend on what you want to do. My guess would be simple form-like applications... the articles there cover that part quite nicely.
I'd do native development first, then look at cross-platform tools so you can better evaluate the drawbacks they have. The Android platform is tuned to be as simple as possible for simple projects... just try to ignore what your guts tell you and don't worry about threads, memory and so on and you should be fine.
Im really interested in learning to develop for the android platform. Are there any programs or books that would help with the process? As of right now im trying to pick up the basic terminology by lurking in the development section of various Android phones.
-Thanks
There are lot of threads like this... try search a bit
To learn application development, it will be good if you have some java skills. I will suggest to visit
developer.android.com
Read through the thread I posted here a couple weeks ago:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069483
Basically everything you need to get started and compile CM from source.
I gave up after that, damn laziness.
I hope this thread helps you as much as it did me and many others!
So, guys, i have a question or two.
I want to develop an app for personal use, which, if it works, could be used by various other people.
it is very specific what i want to build, but i have no clue how to go about it. c
can anyone give advice on where the best place to start with this process is?
it may be a long shot, but it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Oliver
There have been a few tutorials from Adam Outler on the XDA TV
Well for starters, if you have no programming background you will need to learn to program in the Java Language. Then once you master that, you will have to read up on the android developers website about different topics. Then get familiar with the SDK and API and start building your app.
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Hi
I would say the best place to start is at 'developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html'
They have a step-by-step guide how to install the things needed to get started...
Another good tutorial site for me is vogella.com
I would be careful about starting in right away with the app you want to build.
Your idea might be rather complicated, and I think it is important to start with something really simple.
Learning to do Android from scratch is rather a lot of work - don't under-estimate it and expect to make your idea happen very quickly.
I'm not trying to discourage you - just to make sure your expectations are realistic so you have a good experience.
Howdy everyone!
After using android for a few years (since 2011) and experimenting with a lot of roms and kernels, I am now looking to take the next step: to become a rom/kernel developer!
My problem is, I have no programming or developing experience, AND I don't know any programming language.So I am a complete beginner at that stage.
Therefore I ask you guys, where do I start my journey to become a rom/kernel devloper?
Many thanks for all help!
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Howdy everyone!
After using android for a few years (since 2011) and experimenting with a lot of roms and kernels, I am now looking to take the next step: to become a rom/kernel developer!
My problem is, I have no programming or developing experience, AND I don't know any programming language.So I am a complete beginner at that stage.
Therefore I ask you guys, where do I start my journey to become a rom/kernel devloper?
Many thanks for all help!
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Good plan... but you are asking in the wrong place. XDA has a number of forums catering for ROM cooking and development. These are Android specific rather than phone specific and therefore far more appropriate than this forum.
Suggest you start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ and have a look through the many and varied areas that will help you.
LenAsh said:
Good plan... but you are asking in the wrong place. XDA has a number of forums catering for ROM cooking and development. These are Android specific rather than phone specific and therefore far more appropriate than this forum.
Suggest you start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ and have a look through the many and varied areas that will help you.
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Yes I was debating where to post it..is it possible for a moderator like @Judge Joseph Dredd to move this thread to android q a help and troubleshooting?
Just to avoid another thread about the same...:angel:
Norside said:
Howdy everyone!
After using android for a few years (since 2011) and experimenting with a lot of roms and kernels, I am now looking to take the next step: to become a rom/kernel developer!
My problem is, I have no programming or developing experience, AND I don't know any programming language.So I am a complete beginner at that stage.
Therefore I ask you guys, where do I start my journey to become a rom/kernel devloper?
Many thanks for all help!
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Install the Android sdk, ADB, Java\Eclipse, and get prepared for lots of reading Set up decompiling and deodexing programs/environments (ApkMultiTool, Tickle My Android, etc) Search in Android General and other subforums, there is a TON of stuff to learn on this site! Entire sections devoted to teaching this kind of thing.
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Install the Android sdk, ADB, Java\Eclipse, and get prepared for lots of reading Set up decompiling and deodexing programs/environments (ApkMultiTool, Tickle My Android, etc) Search in Android General and other subforums, there is a TON of stuff to learn on this site! Entire sections devoted to teaching this kind of thing.
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Yes I have started with the reading..a lot to learn