Database Users

Going to begin Android development, need advice

I have an idea for android that could potentially make me millions. However I currently have no experience in coding anything besides basic html templates. Would reading android development for dummies be a good place to start? How complicated is android development?
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

Picking up a Java Programming for Dummies would also be a good start. The Android Dev site has some good resources aswell, check it out.

I have no knowledge of coding java or android based programs. The official Android development site is kind of complicated. For someone like me I need very clear walkthroughs of the basics until I get the hang of things. Can anyone give me advice or lead me to the right place?

I started off using Greenfoot back when I was a wee little lad. It's probably the most simple way to get into Java and Java concepts.
Sent from my Incredible using XDA App

There is an program currently in beta called App Inventor for people that have Little to no experience with coding. You might want to look into that.
Http://appinventor.googlelabs.com/about
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

MDX6 said:
I started off using Greenfoot back when I was a wee little lad. It's probably the most simple way to get into Java and Java concepts.
Sent from my Incredible using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is that an application, or a better book than the dummies one?
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

I got programming question

What tools and references do you all use to develop mods, apps, and custom rooms? I already know developers learn Java and use the eclipse development environment. I hear developers take the service.jar file and make changes to it, but what tools and references do I need to use?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app

ronlsjr said:
What tools and references do you all use to develop mods, apps, and custom rooms? I already know developers learn Java and use the eclipse development environment. I hear developers take the service.jar file and make changes to it, but what tools and references do I need to use?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably should post in q&a
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Lol Here we go again ...its everyday ..
I'm guessing because so many new people have this device lol
Get this moved to Q&A
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

ronlsjr said:
What tools and references do you all use to develop mods, apps, and custom rooms? I already know developers learn Java and use the eclipse development environment. I hear developers take the service.jar file and make changes to it, but what tools and references do I need to use?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check out the Android sdk. Google it and there's tutorials made by Google for you.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda app-developers app

Notepad++
7zip
Eclipse
Apktool
Get the android SDK
Dsixda's android kitchen
Sent from my Nexus 7

Armyboy, I just asked a question. Why give that kind of response, what good did it do? I don't know how to delete this post or move it to Q/A section.

ronlsjr said:
Why give that kind of response...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because you asked your question in entirely the wrong section.
There is a whole Q&A section specifically for asking questions and even if there weren't, the Dev section is absolutely the wrong place to do so.

OK sorry. I didn't think of the Q/A section.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app

So....did my list assist you in anyway?

How to incorporate in app purchases into an application

Hello I am trying to incorporate in app purchase into my application when the user clicks the purchase button I want them to be able to in app purchase my item how do I go about doing this I've looked up several things on Google and nothing is making sense to me I'm fairly new to Android development enjoy it but I need to know how to do this
Thanks in advance
Rapsong11
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Check the official documentation.
Google wrote a great tutorial on that topic.
(It is not the easiest thing. That is not what you want to hear, but do simpler things first. )

Getting started making apps?

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone knew the programming lang that u use when coding apps for android . I got a c++ book from library but I'm thinking its not what I need . I want to get started and try to do apps .
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda app-developers app

nickelz34 said:
Hey guys I was wondering if anyone knew the programming lang that u use when coding apps for android . I got a c++ book from library but I'm thinking its not what I need . I want to get started and try to do apps .
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try Eclipse, my honey
Sent from my Xperia U using xda premium

You ideas and passion!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

1. Java.
2. Official Docs.
3. StackOverflow.
4. Google.
Good luck!

I've always said anybody can learn to program... once people find that out i'll be out of a job
Google has some good documentation on getting started:
developer.android.com/about/start.html
I'd also recommend finding a good 'learn to program android' website and work through the tutorials (there are quite a few).
Have Fun!

nickelz34 said:
Hey guys I was wondering if anyone knew the programming lang that u use when coding apps for android . I got a c++ book from library but I'm thinking its not what I need . I want to get started and try to do apps .
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It will not work with c++. Better you start learning java and xml and devlop simple apps. Java will be used to implement logical part in your app, XMl will be used for designing your application.

It can't hurt to learn C++, its a great language to pick up on. But if your looking to make android apps/games I would suggest Java, it can be used on so many platforms and is a big "all around" language. Good luck!
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium

mammallama said:
It can't hurt to learn C++, its a great language to pick up on. But if your looking to make android apps/games I would suggest Java, it can be used on so many platforms and is a big "all around" language. Good luck!
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm in the same situation as thread starter and after weeks of trying to come to a conclusion I still haven't landed on a decision.
20 years ago I used to program in basic and was quite good at it, then career choice and personal life took over and I haven't programmed since. With the possibilities that Android gives I want to get back into programming to make some job related apps on my spare time, now fairly well what the end result should be, but to get there is another thing.
I see you mention Java and that is the one language I have scrapped during my research due to all the security issues with the language the last couple of years, could anyone or yourself please elaborate on why Java is a good choice, besides "all around" language?
Forgive the n00b-ish question, but we all have to start somewhere.

Piddi1 said:
I see you mention Java and that is the one language I have scrapped during my research due to all the security issues with the language the last couple of years, could anyone or yourself please elaborate on why Java is a good choice, besides "all around" language?
Forgive the n00b-ish question, but we all have to start somewhere.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cuz android apps are written in java.

out of ideas said:
cuz android apps are written in java.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
at least some of them) for now you can also code your apps in c++, c# or even javascirpt. But i believe java is the most documented language for desining android applications.

Learn Java first. That's the best one to develop apps for Android. Though you can always use c++ via ports available or c++ with qt.
Also I would suggest you to use Eclipse as the IDE because Android Studio is quite buggy and for the most time you will be just resolving issues with it.
For learning, android developer is the best source also you can refer to kilo bolt. It had good tutorials on Android and Java.
Sent from my LT26ii using xda app-developers app

hello friends..i m new here..and i want to devlope android apps...but i dont no how ?

Sent from my GT-S5830i using xda app-developers app

You could probably just use Google and find some tutorials on how to get started, its always hard getting started but you'll get there. By the way its "know" instead of "no"
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium

amolgosavi said:
hello friends..i m new here..and i want to devlope android apps...but i dont no how ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey,
To start with you need to Learn Java. All (mostly) android apps are written in Java.
You need an IDE. Eclipse (or) Android Studio is Recommended
If using Eclipse, You need the Android SDK and ADT Bundle
Then You need Google and StackOverflow for all your doubts and problems
And last, You need some awesome Ideas to make some great apps
So, Good Luck and All the best ! Hope to see your apps soon ... ! :good:

thanks friends for your suggetions:thumbup:
Sent from my GT-S5830i using xda app-developers app

I have seen this presentation were someone can make Android apps really fast. Don't even think you need programming skills and you can make as many apps as you want. Maybe this is helpfull for you...
Android App Maker

You can start by downloading the ADT Bundle from official Android page.
Then start some kind of Hello World program and learn about activity life cycle.
When I start I found Vogella page very helpful for newbie Android developer, you can have a look there too.
Best