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[Q] Reading materials and tutorials for a noob programmer

Well, I've started learning Java and I read somewhere that Java is used to program apps for Android. Now, I'm not looking to make complex games and apps, more like a "database" app to store data and maybe some form of note taking application to start off with. Can you guys recommend reading material, tutorials and programs to further my eduction? I've hit a bit of a rough spot so far.

Android has a notepad tutorial you can start there for free lol
http://developer.android.com/resources/tutorials/notepad/index.html
And when I started most people said "Hello, Android" was the best for beginners.
You can also check www.apress.com they have a decent array for books for android,java...etc Any of those books can be purchased from them directly or from amazon.com

FreeTheWorld said:
Android has a notepad tutorial you can start there for free lol
http://developer.android.com/resources/tutorials/notepad/index.html
And when I started most people said "Hello, Android" was the best for beginners.
You can also check www.apress.com they have a decent array for books for android,java...etc Any of those books can be purchased from them directly or from amazon.com
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The Apress books are very helpful with the examples in code. It helped me a lot and it still does. I've got Beginning Android 2. I didn't read the book from a to z, I just started trying stuff and search a lot on the internet, there are a lot of examples out there.

my favorite eclipse/java learning tips
i spent 25+ years developing on mainframes, then windows pcs, and now phones! what a ride!
my biggest hurdle was transforming my development thinking style from linear (fortran-77, Macro-32, pascal, assembler...) to the object-oriented mode. Classes, instantiation, "this", blew me away for awhile....ok, still does sometimes...
I programmed for the windows mobile phone for 2 years and wrote most of the stuff in lua. You can see some of the windows mobile clocks i designed here:
http://cid-cac4c4d76bc3616d.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/Windows%20Mobile%20Phone%20Development
here are the books and web sites that have helped me the most:
"Hello, Android", The Pragmatic Programmers, Ed Burnette, ISBN: 978-1-93435-656-2
"Beginning Android Application Development", Wrox, Wei-Meng Lee, ISBN: 978-1-118-01711-1
here are several great web sites:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/graphics/2d-graphics.html
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/widget/package-summary.html
http://developer.android.com/resources/browser.html?tag=article
and a website with lots of examples:
http://www.java2s.com/Open-Source/Android/CatalogAndroid.htm
I hope those help.

mncessna said:
i spent 25+ years developing on mainframes, then windows pcs, and now phones! what a ride!
my biggest hurdle was transforming my development thinking style from linear (fortran-77, Macro-32, pascal, assembler...) to the object-oriented mode. Classes, instantiation, "this", blew me away for awhile....ok, still does sometimes...
I programmed for the windows mobile phone for 2 years and wrote most of the stuff in lua. You can see some of the windows mobile clocks i designed here:
http://cid-cac4c4d76bc3616d.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/Windows Mobile Phone Development
here are the books and web sites that have helped me the most:
"Hello, Android", The Pragmatic Programmers, Ed Burnette, ISBN: 978-1-93435-656-2
"Beginning Android Application Development", Wrox, Wei-Meng Lee, ISBN: 978-1-118-01711-1
here are several great web sites:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/graphics/2d-graphics.html
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/widget/package-summary.html
http://developer.android.com/resources/browser.html?tag=article
and a website with lots of examples:
http://www.java2s.com/Open-Source/Android/CatalogAndroid.htm
I hope those help.
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Thanks a million. I will definitely be buying those books, and thanks for the extra links!
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mncessna said:
i spent 25+ years developing on mainframes, then windows pcs, and now phones! what a ride!
my biggest hurdle was transforming my development thinking style from linear (fortran-77, Macro-32, pascal, assembler...) to the object-oriented mode. Classes, instantiation, "this", blew me away for awhile....ok, still does sometimes...
I programmed for the windows mobile phone for 2 years and wrote most of the stuff in lua. You can see some of the windows mobile clocks i designed here:
http://cid-cac4c4d76bc3616d.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/Windows Mobile Phone Development
here are the books and web sites that have helped me the most:
"Hello, Android", The Pragmatic Programmers, Ed Burnette, ISBN: 978-1-93435-656-2
"Beginning Android Application Development", Wrox, Wei-Meng Lee, ISBN: 978-1-118-01711-1
here are several great web sites:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/graphics/2d-graphics.html
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/widget/package-summary.html
http://developer.android.com/resources/browser.html?tag=article
and a website with lots of examples:
http://www.java2s.com/Open-Source/Android/CatalogAndroid.htm
I hope those help.
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Cool work by the way
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Thanks a million guys ,you've all been extremely helpful!
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Guys, is it better to study java first or go straight to android codes?
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iynfynity said:
Guys, is it better to study java first or go straight to android codes?
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I'd not wrote any code in java before I've started building apps for android. Only experience with VHDL, TCL, Makefiles and the basis of C++ and visual basic.
I think it is good to know the basis of Java and OOP but not necessary to be a java pro before you can start with android.
I've learned most from just start with simple android examples an try to understand what they do. If you have a question look on the internet and if you can't find the answer, just ask the question. There are a lot people willing to help.

I usually use the stackoverflow website (http://stackoverflow.com) to post my questions and looking for answers. When you'll be deep in development, these guys will be useful

[INDEX] Community help with marketing

Community help with marketing
Here on XDA I have seen many members collaborate which is great. Nobody is perfect but we can combine our knowledge and create something which is really amazing. This is one of the reasons I like XDA for. :good:
Currently there are threads for developers who are looking for testers, translators and designers.
However, it is a shame if we create fantastic apps and nobody is downloading them.
To bring the collaboration to the next level I set up this thread.
Developers, here are your marketing experts.
This thread is divided into different sections for different purposes.
If you want to participate, send me a PM with a link to your profile and tell me what you are skilled in. I will add you to the list.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
Your app needs to be found using search.
Waiting for you to be the first one...
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Demo videos and screenshots:
If you present your app in an app store, the first thing in addition to the description your consumers see are the screenshots and the demo video. Providing a demo video is a huge advantage. It is one of the best opportunities to present your app to your costumer.
Mrtoxicgamer10
Waiting for you to be the second one...
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App reviews:
One of the most important criteria for the user will be app recommendations and reviews on websites. So here is a list of people with app review sites:
kornett (http://androidki.com)
out of ideas (http://androidsexplained.com/reviews.php)
Hectopixel (http://www.appdorado.com)
More to come...
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(Check out this thread as well: Beam me Up Scotty !)

Reserved.
Big thanks to @QuantumFoam for the idea. :good:
By the way, if you have got ideas for new categories, tell me.

Cheers. This will help us app developers a lot
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Yooo man you always come up with something special for us Developers...
Cheers!!

Really great idea and something i could do with right about now! Hope this goes to plan
Cheers

If I have the time, I'll see if I can write up a more comprehensive marketing guide covering the pricing and promotion strategies and aspects of marketing. Both are really important, especially for this market, and quite a few times I've seen apps that seem to have potential hindered by a not-so-smart/appropriate pricing/promotion strategy that the dev have in place :/

SammiSaysHello said:
If I have the time, I'll see if I can write up a more comprehensive marketing guide covering the pricing and promotion strategies and aspects of marketing. Both are really important, especially for this market, and quite a few times I've seen apps that seem to have potential hindered by a not-so-smart/appropriate pricing/promotion strategy that the dev have in place :/
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Would be amazing! :good:

Added app reviews category.

Exchange Reviews with other developers
Today Android marketing is very expensive right now, so why not a review exchange?
androidki[.]com
Androidki is a exchange review web totally for free, your app can be reviewed by the web authors and also by other users in the web.
Also reviews are schema.org standarized so the reviews will also appear on google results
Best of luck with your android app!
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kornett said:
Today Android marketing is very expensive right now, so why not a review exchange?
androidki[.]com
Androidki is a exchange review web totally for free, your app can be reviewed by the web authors and also by other users in the web.
Also reviews are schema.org standarized so the reviews will also appear on google results
Best of luck with your android app!
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Looks like a cool website. Thanks.
I will add it.
(Sorry for not answering before. I was not at home, so I was unable to answer.)

Thank you! It is hard marketing an app! Specially when there is SO MANY!! This is a very helpful subject

Gabilheri said:
Thank you! It is hard marketing an app! Specially when there is SO MANY!! This is a very helpful subject
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Yeah, I hope that there will be more people participating.

nikwen said:
Yeah, I hope that there will be more people participating.
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Well I guess I'll toss my hat into the ring for some more reviews.
I'm doing a little android blog/review thing. It's in VERY early beta and i'm playing with it everyday so it'll be changing plenty.
http://androidsexplained.com/reviews.php
That's the reviews page, I already got a few big apps up, and bunch more I have to upload.
Basically its gonna be the standard bigger apps, and I want to have a good section focusing on the smaller and indie developers. Give some love back to XDA and all that.
Every little bit helps, so if you need a review feel free to message me on here or mail me at [email protected]

out of ideas said:
Well I guess I'll toss my hat into the ring for some more reviews.
I'm doing a little android blog/review thing. It's in VERY early beta and i'm playing with it everyday so it'll be changing plenty.
http://androidsexplained.com/reviews.php
That's the reviews page, I already got a few big apps up, and bunch more I have to upload.
Basically its gonna be the standard bigger apps, and I want to have a good section focusing on the smaller and indie developers. Give some love back to XDA and all that.
Every little bit helps, so if you need a review feel free to message me on here or mail me at [email protected]
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Thanks a lot.
Added. :good:

Great idea, I just sent an app for review to the links you provided. Thanks!
instalatorapp.co.nr

Great ideas here.
I've launched a game one week ago and it's really hard to be discovered and increase visibility.

Hartok said:
Great ideas here.
I've launched a game one week ago and it's really hard to be discovered and increase visibility.
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Yeah, that's right. I hope that more people will be participating.

Thanks!
Thanks for this great thread! I have sent a link for Review to androidsexplained of my game Number Play Free on google playstore. This game is published by Kjas Labs.
It is a Educational Brain Game suitable for all age groups.

Mispost

Hartok said:
Great ideas here.
I've launched a game one week ago and it's really hard to be discovered and increase visibility.
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Seeing your avatar, I guess that it is Feed the Sheep.

beginners guide to app dev

Application development has recently become popular with the growing telecommunication market because of the new smart phone industry. Creating your very own app can be as easy as brushing your teeth. Once you have your app designed you can choose to market it and make millions by letting people pay to download it.
If you really would like to become a dev or just contribute to the community i have a simple solution for you.
I have an e-book that teaches you step by step how to become a successful businessman in Google play or the App store. If you would like to take your place in the profitable world of app development click this link:good:
http://bc2da9fdxjlwbr2ckjw9mdspyy.hop.clickbank.net/

[Q] How can I promote apps in the US?

Hi all,
I have an app on apple AppStore, CodeNavigator.
It's a developer tool, which can read code, and has many features, git, indexing....
I know there should be many developers in the US and western countries, but why my app only sales well in China?
Can anyone give me advice to promote my app on US and Europe?
Thanks.

kurry_li said:
Hi all,
I have an app on apple AppStore, CodeNavigator.
It's a developer tool, which can read code, and has many features, git, indexing....
I know there should be many developers in the US and western countries, but why my app only sales well in China?
Can anyone give me advice to promote my app on US and Europe?
Thanks.
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I've compiled a set of tips on my blog for your reference!
http://thedoplgangr.wordpress.com/2014/09/08/promoting-your-android-app-really-that-easy/

I think, one way to promote your app is to create facebook page for it and then inside app create link to this facebook page. In this case if you have some users from US, they will probably like page of your app on facebook, their friends (who are likely to be from US too) will see it and will know about your app!

kurry_li said:
Hi all,
I have an app on apple AppStore, CodeNavigator.
It's a developer tool, which can read code, and has many features, git, indexing....
I know there should be many developers in the US and western countries, but why my app only sales well in China?
Can anyone give me advice to promote my app on US and Europe?
Thanks.
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We found your app on AppStore. It has awful English in its description. You even misspelled Ruby as "Rubby". We think it's the reason nobody takes your app seriously.
Also your app is only for iPhone. Every developer in US and EU has iPad, so it makes no sense to navigate over the code on iPhone. Make iPad version (or universal app).
Also we can help you to promote your app by sending its announcement to editors of app review sites all over the world (we have contacts of 940+ editors of sites that review iOS apps). See our site for more details (google for iSpreadnews). BTW we can promote Android apps too.

iSpreadNews said:
We found your app on AppStore. It has awful English in its description. You even misspelled Ruby as "Rubby". We think it's the reason nobody takes your app seriously.
Also your app is only for iPhone. Every developer in US and EU has iPad, so it makes no sense to navigate over the code on iPhone. Make iPad version (or universal app).
Also we can help you to promote your app by sending its announcement to editors of app review sites all over the world (we have contacts of 940+ editors of sites that review iOS apps). See our site for more details (google for iSpreadnews). BTW we can promote Android apps too.
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I'm interested in your services. Can you share some success stories of other apps you've promoted?

you can hire for any country or can get free promotions too
As my experience and im working since last 5 years for android and iTune applications.
once my app get ready there after use or hire these two web sites
1. primebuffet [dot] ( com )
2. 4xn [dot] ( org )
these both websites are best for my experience, from 1st web provide facilities of free promotions of android and ios applications
its work like app exchange. that mean you need to install app of other users and they will install your apps. further if you don't want to spent your time then you just can buy coins from from them and same can be use for promotions of your any plat form applications
the link given of second web , whom you can hire for promotions direct for any country or for all over world
realy i love it
thanks
kurry_li said:
Hi all,
I have an app on apple AppStore, CodeNavigator.
It's a developer tool, which can read code, and has many features, git, indexing....
I know there should be many developers in the US and western countries, but why my app only sales well in China?
Can anyone give me advice to promote my app on US and Europe?
Thanks.
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Yes its hard
kurry_li said:
Hi all,
I have an app on apple AppStore, CodeNavigator.
It's a developer tool, which can read code, and has many features, git, indexing....
I know there should be many developers in the US and western countries, but why my app only sales well in China?
Can anyone give me advice to promote my app on US and Europe?
Thanks.
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Its hard to promote new apps and get them noticed. I tried install4install.com to promote my Apps and got the results i wanted.

App monetisation and distribution
Hi there,
If you are interested in monetizing your app to fund paid for distribution, please drop me a line zach at appthis.com.
Some info on AppThis:
AppThis is an international mobile ad tech company focused on the global app ecosystem. The AppThis platform connects demand sources to a global audience. Our proprietary technology uses machine learnings to serve the most appropriate app to users in over 200 countries. Our publishers use our technology to promote over 30,000 apps within native, in app or custom formats. We have offices in Denver, San Francisco & London

Maybe some influencer in China reviewed/recommended your app.

ZachAppThis said:
Hi there,
If you are interested in monetizing your app to fund paid for distribution, please drop me a line zach at appthis.com.
Some info on AppThis:
AppThis is an international mobile ad tech company focused on the global app ecosystem. The AppThis platform connects demand sources to a global audience. Our proprietary technology uses machine learnings to serve the most appropriate app to users in over 200 countries. Our publishers use our technology to promote over 30,000 apps within native, in app or custom formats. We have offices in Denver, San Francisco & London
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thank you for the info

After you fix the ASO in your description, it probably to make sense to reach out to the 100s of developer blogs (depending on what languages your app covers) for a feature or guest post. There are so many blogs/sites out there specifically with a developer audience (and very few apps about development) that getting in touch will be much easier than if you had a gaming app.

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Thank you

Looks like a good service for indie devs. Submitted my game.

Nice to see that you have free reviews unlike many other review sites :good:

I think it's a good job! I submitted my app. Thanks!

Looks nice! Today I will submit my App "Playlist Creator"

sriram231092 said:
Hello developers!
We have recently set up a website AtoZREVIEWTECH where we review smartphones, android apps and games. Our motto is to help the developers by providing them our services. We are doing everything free of cost now as this is our start up too. We are already gaining some following. What we exactly do is, we review your app/game and post it on our website for 5 days and permanently on our Google plus community and facebook page. We think this is a great way to promote your apps. Our reviewers are from various parts of the world with vast knowledge in Android and our reviews are very genuine and professional. So consider a few seconds and submit us your apps via our website. Please do not miss this opportunity that costs nothing for you except a few seconds of your time.
Thank you for your time
Sri Ram E
Founder
AtoZREVIEWTECH
Email: [email protected]
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I will try your website

sriram231092 said:
Hello developers!
We have recently set up a website AtoZREVIEWTECH where we review smartphones, android apps and games. Our motto is to help the developers by providing them our services. We are doing everything free of cost now as this is our start up too. We are already gaining some following. What we exactly do is, we review your app/game and post it on our website for 5 days and permanently on our Google plus community and facebook page. We think this is a great way to promote your apps. Our reviewers are from various parts of the world with vast knowledge in Android and our reviews are very genuine and professional. So consider a few seconds and submit us your apps via our website. Please do not miss this opportunity that costs nothing for you except a few seconds of your time.
Thank you for your time
Sri Ram E
Founder
AtoZREVIEWTECH
Email: [email protected]
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It sound good, I have new app and will try your service,

I've just sent you my newest game. Nice service!