Programming an Android App - Skillful Surround

[AkHolicful]

I recently got myself a Android so i got a few questions :D

1. Is there any way of programming in C++ or any languages than Java?

2. Should i bother looking for the thing in question 1? or just learn java.

3. Is it possible to get self made apps to my own phone and try without an License with Android?

Thanks alot!

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[huntergdavis]

@AkHolicful

1. Yep, you can use the NDK and the NDK eclipse plugin to write C++ for Android, though honestly it will be a bit harder than just writing Java, which is very C-like and easy to pick up if you're comfortable with C++

2. See above

3.  Sure, on your phone under settings->applications enable 'usb debugging for development'. Then when you plug your phone into your computer, it'll show up in your android debugging bridge (or a run target in eclipse). No license required. Good luck!

[AkHolicful]

Is it possible to get it on my phone just for me? So i dont have to pay for the license??

[kevin03056]

Very good

[clubbinmag3]

Once my app is made, and zipped, how do I get it onto the market? To be available to the masses?

[huntergdavis]

@clubbinmag3 , check my website (hunter davis . com) . I did a self-publishing on Android Market walkthrough that you'll find helpful. Best!

[huntergdavis]

Hey maylees,

Not sure what you're referring to. The app's been up on the app store since the day I did this video. Done a few more games and such since then too (one a day).

[maylees]

you did't have launch at 12:00..

[noorgard1]

could you slow it down and explain haw to make an app?

[huntergdavis]

Thanks!

[patilsaurabhr]

Wow game is amazing, you got 5 star rating from me on market.

[huntergdavis]

Hey travisthree11,

Yep, Steam FTW. Check my game list : toastc2c

[huntergdavis]

Hey Justanike,

The performance profile for vectors in this program, where they typically have less than 2500 pts, doesn't seem too bad. Would you recommend switching to arrays and doing the boundary and edge case calculations manually?

[huntergdavis]

Hey kman278,

Yea, I'll take whatever site teaches me something :)

[huntergdavis]

Hey NegrJohny,

Yep it's a Dell xps 17.

[huntergdavis]

Hey SimX9000, yeah it's a bit of work but quite rewarding.

[justanike]

Dude, why the fuck are you using Vectors ?!?!?! :(

[kman278]

CodeProject?



[NegrJohny]

Are you really working on touchpad the whole 6 hours?

[SimX9000]

Very cool vid, god making an app looks like a shitload of work.

[huntergdavis]

Sure, jump right in! It's not too bad :)

[Guhrish]

Awesome! Any advice for a n00b like me who would love to get into development?

[travisthree11]

Steam FTW!