Q. I would like to take up programming Java (and eventually making apps for Android), but all the books on Amazon seem to be out of date, or not yet released. Is there a good website, or current book that could get me started in programming Java? I have absolutely no experience, so a "refresher" book would not do.
A. If your path is to learn Java and then move on into Android programming, here's what you want:
1. Java intro tutorial: http://download.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/index.html It is no cost and self-paced. This gets you up and running.
2. The best combo I've found after that for proper paid training is at gogotraining.com. They have an Android programming training program where you can take intro to Java 6 with swing and servlets and then roll right into intro and advanced Android programming courses or just do the Android on their own. Find it here: http://gogotraining.com/training/programs/android-development.php
Good luck!
1. Java intro tutorial: http://download.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/index.html It is no cost and self-paced. This gets you up and running.
2. The best combo I've found after that for proper paid training is at gogotraining.com. They have an Android programming training program where you can take intro to Java 6 with swing and servlets and then roll right into intro and advanced Android programming courses or just do the Android on their own. Find it here: http://gogotraining.com/training/programs/android-development.php
Good luck!
What is the best, fastest, FREE way to learn java without any programming experience?
Q. I am trying multiple things for learning java. I always fall out of interest or get bored but I really want to do this. Can someone direct me into a simple FREE way to learn java?
A. TheNewBoston
http://thenewboston.org/list.php?cat=31 (Beginner Java Tutorials)
He also has Intermediate Java videos, Java Game Development videos, and Android development videos (Android uses Java).
http://thenewboston.org/list.php?cat=31 (Beginner Java Tutorials)
He also has Intermediate Java videos, Java Game Development videos, and Android development videos (Android uses Java).
What is a really good software to make apps for android?
Q. I am looking for a software to make android apps so that i can sell them. I don't know all the coding and systems and stuff that actually build the app so I would like it to be fairly easy to use and a simple clean format. Can you please give suggestions? Thanks!
Thank you so much! All of your answerers where very helpfull :)
Thank you so much! All of your answerers where very helpfull :)
A. I first created an app (Cheater! - Math. On the Play Store) with Google's AppBuilder, but they discontinued the program in December 2011. However, others have since come up with programs to make apps:
http://www.andromo.com/
http://www.apps-builder.com/en/home
http://www.appsbar.com/
You will not be able to create an "amazing" app with one of these softwares though. For all the features, you really do have to learn the code (Java to be specific). With these programs, you can build a fairly user-friendly, simple app like an app that solves simple math equations (Cheater! - Math). They are difficult to make games with since games are so involved. For this, I learned Java and used AndEngine (some files that make it easy to write games) and developed Expansion (also on the Play Store).
Furthermore, Cheater! - Math, priced at $.99, has been up for a year and a half. I have 38 downloads, totaling about $26. After the $25 registration fee, I have made $1 profit in over a year. Expansion, however, has both a free version (with ads) and a paid version. It's been up for about a month and has over 50 downloads (mostly free version). From the ads, I've made about $0.26, but downloads are better. You need a killer app (probably a game), a free version to get people hooked and a paid to get money, and, most importantly, patience. Cheater! - Math took about a month to develop. Expansion in its entirety took about 2 months.
If you're serious about writing apps, you can't beat these tutorials:
http://thenewboston.org/list.php?cat=6
Roughly 200 6 minute tutorials. By 50 (about 6.5 hours), you feel confident enough to make your own app. For game development, start with those tutorials, then check out:
andengine.org
I myself am a moderately-advanced (not quite advanced), self-taught programmer and am more than happy to answer any questions you have along the way. Email me at reese@planetpratt.com for more information.
http://www.andromo.com/
http://www.apps-builder.com/en/home
http://www.appsbar.com/
You will not be able to create an "amazing" app with one of these softwares though. For all the features, you really do have to learn the code (Java to be specific). With these programs, you can build a fairly user-friendly, simple app like an app that solves simple math equations (Cheater! - Math). They are difficult to make games with since games are so involved. For this, I learned Java and used AndEngine (some files that make it easy to write games) and developed Expansion (also on the Play Store).
Furthermore, Cheater! - Math, priced at $.99, has been up for a year and a half. I have 38 downloads, totaling about $26. After the $25 registration fee, I have made $1 profit in over a year. Expansion, however, has both a free version (with ads) and a paid version. It's been up for about a month and has over 50 downloads (mostly free version). From the ads, I've made about $0.26, but downloads are better. You need a killer app (probably a game), a free version to get people hooked and a paid to get money, and, most importantly, patience. Cheater! - Math took about a month to develop. Expansion in its entirety took about 2 months.
If you're serious about writing apps, you can't beat these tutorials:
http://thenewboston.org/list.php?cat=6
Roughly 200 6 minute tutorials. By 50 (about 6.5 hours), you feel confident enough to make your own app. For game development, start with those tutorials, then check out:
andengine.org
I myself am a moderately-advanced (not quite advanced), self-taught programmer and am more than happy to answer any questions you have along the way. Email me at reese@planetpratt.com for more information.
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