How to Program for Android Phones
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Develop Applications for Android Cell Phones with Java
I, too, would like to write programs for Android and my research online indicates that the following steps are a good starting point to becoming a master Android programmer:
1. Learn Java.
2. Install the Android Developer Kit, Eclipse, and the Eclipse plug-in for Android programming.
3. Learn how to use Eclipse with the Android plug-in.
4. Learn how to design Java programs for Android.
Right now, I am on step #3... Come along for the journey. (Of course step #1 is ongoing.)
New to Java?
my starting point
Head First Java, 2nd Edition
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 05/31/2012)
Easy book to learn the basics of Java! Confused about objects? Get this! Don't know much about designing a Java program? Get this!
A very good first step...
When you just can't figure it out on your own....
Even if your question turns out to have a "Duh! I should have thought of that!" answer, it will be OK :)
After Java Head First, try this one...
Head First Design Patterns
Amazon Price: $27.98 (as of 05/31/2012)
The reviews indicate that this is a good book for figuring out Java program design techniques. This book is probably going to be my next purchase.
More Android Programming Resources
the sites that I've bookmarked
- Introduction to Programming Using Java, Fifth Edition
- Free college textbook aimed at those new to programming. (I completed about half of this book and then decided to get Head First Java book. I may be returning to this textbook. It's pretty good.)
- Java 2 Platform API Specification
- Comprehensive documentation on the JAVA programming language.
- Official Website for Android Developers
- Download the SDK kit and get started with their tutorial.
- Eclipse IDE for Java Programming
- Recommended program for writing and testing Android programs.
Books about Programming for Android Phones
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thing2
Dec 22, 2011 @ 10:56 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens and it will surely come in handy in my upcoming collegiate java course...I would be honored if you would check out my visual basic lens if you desire I'm sure you know how to find it I bookmarked your lens as well
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aleskotnik
Jul 17, 2011 @ 9:29 am | delete
- Great Post. I would recomend another book on programming: Clean Code by Martin C. Robert
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I am very excited about this book! I made my way through most of the Head First Java book and I learned a lot.... This one is going to be my next buy!
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