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What are the Various channels in Android Application Development? [duplicate]
There is always something new to learn, but the problem for me is in which direction should I explore things. Surely there is a lot to learn about Android, but I feel there also are different wings in ...
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ScrollView Height does not wrap onto parent activity in code [migrated]
I have this little problem regarding layout with scroll view on my android code
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.app.Activity;
import android.app.AlertDialog;
import ...
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5answers
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Why does Java use so many middlemen? [closed]
For example to read data from a website we do:
HttpResponse httpResponse = httpClient.execute(httpPost);
HttpEntity httpEntity = httpResponse.getEntity();
is = ...
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1answer
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How can I go from a beginner to next level as an Android Developer? [closed]
I would like to be a good Mobile App developer. I would like to master the two leading mobile platforms IOS and Android. So I started with Android as my core is Java.
I am good ...
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Android game loop in separate thread
I am about to port a game that was initially written for iOs and I am having some doubts how certain things should be done.
I have been looking many of the examples of the game loops for android, and ...
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1answer
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How can I access my Handler/runnable class from all my other classes in Android?
I am trying to create a class which allows me to do something every 5 seconds and I want to be able to start and stop this from running from any of the other classes. Here is my Timer class:
public ...
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1answer
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Compile GPL-code into a JNI-capable shared library and use it in commercial software [closed]
I am developing an application for Android in JAVA which calls GPLed C-code via JNI.
I have modified & capsulated a GPL-software under a JNI-interface and compile it as a shared library (.so) ...
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Java Xml intraction in Android
I'm working on Android application development. There is a question that always comes to my mind that: How XML interacts with Java code?. I mean Button inside XML is a view, but Button inside Java is ...
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Realtime (almost) bidrectional communication in Java
I will explain the context of the problem first. For a University project I'm going to implement an Android application. The Android application (and others) will be able to send data to a remote ...
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5answers
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Proper workaround for multiple inheritence in Java (Android)
I have a conceptual problem with a proper implementation of code which seems require multiple inheritance, that would not be a problem in many OO languages, but as the project is for Android, there ...
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1answer
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how to develop a common pool of functions? [closed]
I need to develop an application which runs on the web as well as on mobile platform. I want to make something like a directory where i hold my common functions in respect to web and mobile platform. ...
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What are the ways to start making actual/real-world programs using Java/C++ to excel my Programming Skills? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I improve my coding skills?
How I do become a better programmer as a junior developer
The programming that we learn at university is not that vast, like those ...
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Necessitas or Java for android application development [closed]
I'm a Qt/C++ developer for Windows and Linux. Now I need to switch to Android OS and program for this operating system. I'm wondering whether it is reasonable to stay with Qt and use Necessitas ...
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4answers
992 views
Is it important to know C/C++ for Android development?
Is it possible to use only Java (without C++ /NDK) for building good, fast, beautiful Android apps (including 3D development)?
When I look for Android developer position requirements (vacancies), I ...
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1answer
491 views
About anonymous objects
In Java particularly Android development, is there any difference between declaring an object like
SomeObject object = new SomeObject();
someField.setObject(object);
compared to an anonymous ...
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1answer
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Design application to send messages by marking circle on the map where you want to send message? [closed]
Design application to send messages by marking circle on the map where you want to send message ?
This is a question that was asked of me by an interviewer.
Given a map of the world, Select ...
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1answer
343 views
How to start a high school Java/Android development club for 13-17 year olds
My wife is a high school maths teacher, and is considering starting a programming club for 13-17 years olds who show an interest. Their interest seems to be around Apps and Android which I have little ...
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1answer
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What are some fun beginner-level Android programs to try? [closed]
I'm beginning to write Android applications for one of my CS classes and I want to know what some fun things to try would be. I'll be writing them in Java (which I'd say I'm alright with) but I'm ...
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2answers
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how to create java zip archives with a max file size limit
I need to write an algorithm in java (for an android app) to read a folder containing more folders and each of those containing images and audio files so the structure is this: ...
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2answers
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Recognizing text fields according to their label value
I have an application who has text fields (not select, not checkbox or other types) where an user can enter some value, like this:
ISBN and E-Mail are the label of each input.
Now I have to ...
3
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1answer
864 views
Is beginner knowledge of Java enough to develop for Android? [closed]
I just finished the book "Tech Yourself Java in 24 Hours, 6th Edition" I have an understanding of the language (by understanding I mean, the basics and everything covered in the book) and I have been ...
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5answers
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Is it customary to write Java domain objects / data transfer objects with public member variables on mobile platforms?
We performed a code review recently of mobile application Java code that was developed by an outside contractor and noticed that all of the domain objects / data transfer objects are written in this ...
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2answers
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Best practice for combining a Java Applet/ Android interface?
I'm working on an online game, which I am seriously considering writing a Java Applet for it. The game is not overly complex on the features. I'm considering at some point having at least 3 versions ...
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2answers
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What parts of Java do I need to learn for specific software projects?
I'm starting a 12 week Java course next month through my local junior college. I'm starting from square 1. I have a basic understanding of OO and Java will be my first OO language. My Google-Fu ...
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2answers
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What is the ideal learning path to building Android apps with Scala, without prior Java experience
Unfortunately, there are not currently any books on the subject of 'Learn Android Development with Scala', which would be the ideal solution. I'm guessing that I'll need to pick up at least 3 books ...
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2answers
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Why don't mobile platforms support generational garbage collection?
Both Windows Phone/Xbox and Android lack support for generational garbage collection. This is frustrating for a lot of programmers. There seems to be a legitimate engineering reason to it, but I can't ...
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5answers
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Jump into Android or learn Java basics first?
I am quite proficient in C and know some C++, but never touched Java. Recently I got an idea for an app which I think has potential, and I want to develop it.
I am planning to go Android first, ...
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2answers
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Open Source P2P Java Chat library
I am making a P2P Android application. The initial functionality I am aiming for is chatting.
Can anyone please suggest a good open source P2P library, using which I can build my application upon? ...
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2answers
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Dedicated graphics needed for developing 3D Android apps? [closed]
Intel 3000 graphics should be decent enough for developing 3D Android apps, correct? I mean, if the phone can handle it, so can onboard graphics?
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3answers
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Is it true that having the Nexus S is much better as an Android developer?
Soon, I'll be starting Android development, as I know a bit of Java. I'll also be getting an Android phone. My two options are the Nexus S and the Atrix 4G. I've heard the Nexus series is ideal for ...
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2answers
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What is the proper way to implement the OnClickListener interface for many buttons
My Android Activity contains multiple buttons that all need an OnClickListener. I've seen lots of different ways of doing this such as::
Implementing the interface in activity class
Creating a ...
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9answers
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I want to learn Java but I am finding it difficult - Can anyone recommend a tutorial? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the best Java programming book out there for starters?
I am 14 years old and I want to learn computer programming. I've decided to start with Java as I can use ...
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I am learning Java and thinking about how and when to learn Android?
I am learning Java and I was wondering about when it would be best for me to try to develop something for Android? I have two specific concerns.
1.How is the Android API different from the main Java ...
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3answers
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Designing a Technical Interview
The startup company that I'm employed at is looking to open an office overseas, and I've been tasked with coming up with some reasonable questions that will be used use to help find/hire some suitable ...
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2answers
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As a C# developer, how much “advanced” Java do I need for Android development?
I'm a professional .NET -C#- developer who's interested in doing development for Android. I'd like to know if it's really necessary for me to first read a book or two on Java (like Java For ...
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1answer
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I have free time for Android development. I'd like suggestions on how to tackle this effectively
I'm finishing college for good tomorrow, then leaving my current programming job the next day. I'll be looking for opportunities, but I may end up with a month or two without a job, so with lots of ...
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5answers
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Organizing classes with many properties that need to be iterated through
Sometimes when I'm working with a class (usually one that represents a database model), I'll have about 15 different properties on it, usually of different types. These are properties that need to be ...
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8answers
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How do I choose an Android phone for testing my application? [duplicate]
I'm starting to develop for Android. Do I need to buy a certain Android phone to test my application, or does any android phone work?
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Costs of Switching to Java
I'm a C# dev and I have plans of starting to develop apps targeting Android, which of course means Java. I have heard good things about Mono for Android and the idea of reusing my skill set is ...
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3answers
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What have my fellow Delphi programmers done to make Eclipse/Java more like Delphi?
I am a veteran Delphi programmer working on my first real Android app. I am using Eclipse and Java as my development environment. The thing I miss the most of course is Delphi's VCL components and ...
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5answers
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What are your experiences selling on the Android Market? 1 year on
Follow up to this question
So a lot has changed in the smartphone market in the last year (Specifically Androids market share, OS updates and marketplace updates). Given these changes I think it is ...
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8answers
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Why is there no Git client for Android?
Since there is a pure Java implementation of basic Git features called JGit, which also has a couple of heavy-duty users (Gerrit), I can't help to wonder: why hasn't someone implemented a basic Git ...
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3answers
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How to port a J2ME application to Android platform?
I have heard that there are soft wares for converting an existing J2ME app to Android? But I was doing a manual conversion till now. Am I doing a silly job/is it possible to do convert any J2ME ...
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7answers
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Java and what to do with it
I've been browsing through several websites and several topics on this website.
Now I'm just a starting programmer and I want to make a good decision.
From what I understand is that Java is used ...
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4answers
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Programming curricula
There are a lot of schools that teach Java and C++ but whenever I see the syllabus for one of these classes it's almost always some cut and dry OO stuff with possibly some boring end of class project. ...
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5answers
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Does learning to develop for iOS create a lock-in? [closed]
If I begin my career (first job) with developing on the iOS platform, does that lock me in into iOS and Mac OS X development only? By locking me in I mean will that create barriers for me to switch ...
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As a C# developer, would you learn Java to develop for Android or use MonoDroid instead?
I'd consider myself pretty well versed in C#. It's my language of choice at the moment, and it's where basically all my professional experience lies.
Still, I'm puzzled by the existence of the ...
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4answers
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Copyright issues with encryption algorythms
I'm developing an application for Android/Java. This application is a kind of password manager, so I'm storing encrypted passwords under the hood of a master password. There are a number of encryption ...
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5answers
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Application Development: Python or Java (or PHP) [closed]
I'm looking to get into application development, such as Facebook or Android apps and games. I am doing this for fun and to learn. Once my skills are to par I would like to have some side income from ...
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6answers
460 views
How to reconcile my support of open-source software and need to feed and house myself?
I have a bit of a dilemma and wanted to get some other developers' opinions on it and maybe some guidance.
So I have created a 2D game for Android from the ground up, learning and re factoring as I ...
