Google Android; Worth learning SDK etc?

caveman-jim said:
Why do you want to develop for the android? Is it part of you career?
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No, I do not have any programming responsiblities at work. I thought making a app for the iPhone sounded cool until all the indie devs started blogging about their terrible experiences, and the draconian management style of the iphone development isn't something I'm likely to participate in willfully.

Android looks to be the best contender of all phone systems I've seen, and is showing alot of promise.

I'm believe it is going to sky-rocket in popularity, and would like to have some experience with the system over other phone platforms.
 
I've been thinking about learning how to program for android.

Does the SDK come with a custom built eclipse or do I need to jiggery-poke it myself. i hate eclipse :/
 
drspangle said:
I've been thinking about learning how to program for android.

Does the SDK come with a custom built eclipse or do I need to jiggery-poke it myself. i hate eclipse :/
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It comes with a 'plug-in' kind of thing for Eclipse. Here's how I got the above:

Downloaded the newest eclipse Java thing, and the android SDK. Then follow the steps on http://developer.android.com regarding the eclipse plugin, this then needs to be pointed to where you put the android SDK. That's it.

Start a new project, select Android, and it does the rest. I'm going to be doing the next few examples for screen layout stuff, it looks really easy. At least more so than I was anticipating.
 
UDHA said:
It comes with a 'plug-in' kind of thing for Eclipse. Here's how I got the above:

Downloaded the newest eclipse Java thing, and the android SDK. Then follow the steps on http://developer.android.com regarding the eclipse plugin, this then needs to be pointed to where you put the android SDK. That's it.

Start a new project, select Android, and it does the rest. I'm going to be doing the next few examples for screen layout stuff, it looks really easy. At least more so than I was anticipating.
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Cool, sounds good. Will try remember to give it a look this weekend :)
 
Do you have an android phone?

I'm coding Java apps for my Nokia (S60 platform) using Netbeans as a hobby / self-education. Its a lot easier to maintain enthusiasm if you have the device and can run your latest builds in snippets of free time. Plus showing them to your mates can be pretty rewarding.

If you had a Netbeans based SDK I could offer some advice, but I know naff all about Eclipse. I've a bit of Java knowledge though obviously.

Best of luck.
 
Thanks :up:

So Netbeans is an IDE I take it? I currently do no have an android phone, I've got a Symbian S60 Nokia N95 8GB, and I'm waiting for the android phones to be a little more fully featured. I use my phone to play music through the car stereo for example, and I don't know how the HTC Magic or Samsung i7500 will handle that, if at all.
 
Yes Netbeans is an IDE, owned by Sun who also own Java. Its very similar to visual studio. A great piece of software.

I've the same phone as yourself. Why not code a few things for that?
 
bigtabs said:
Yes Netbeans is an IDE, owned by Sun who also own Java. Its very similar to visual studio. A great piece of software.

I've the same phone as yourself. Why not code a few things for that?
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To be honest, it seems more complicated to me. I've set up this Android SDK because it was so simply documented and easy to follow. Including several code examples plus tutorials such as the one pictured above that I expanded on. All on the very same day as finding out about it. I haven't had that opportunity for the Symbian OS, but if you have some links or resources I'd love to have a read through. What language is suitable for the Symbian btw?
 
I just write for the Java Mobile platform, which happens to run on the Nokia. The apps I write could be run on any supporting mobile device. If you can program at all in Java, you can do this.

I have a bunch of lecture slides and exercises from Uni that you could have if you like. They are fairly beginner level stuff.
 
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bigtabs said:
I just write for the Java Mobile platform, which happens to run on the Nokia. The apps I write could be run on any supporting mobile device. If you can program at all in Java, you can do this.

I have a bunch of lecture slides and exercises from Uni that you could have if you like. They are fairly beginner level stuff.
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That would be greatly appreciated, do you have them hosted somewhere or can I PM you my email address?
 
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