Google I/O 2010 - A beginner's guide to Android

Google I/O 2010 - A beginner's guide to Android

Android 101

Reto Meier

This session will introduce some of the basic concepts involved in Android development. Starting with an overview of the SDK APIs available to developers, we will work through some simple code examples that explore some of the more common user features including using sensors, maps, and geolocation.

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  Science & Technology

[krophiquon]

not really a beginner's guide. It seems like it's more "tips for good programming" for novice android developers. Was hoping for more info about actually 'Beginning' android development, ie: setting up the environment and working within the IDE to create a first application.

[sproductiond]

really nice video ! :)

[MewCat100]

To anyone looking to learn Android. Forget "Hello, World!" exercises. They teach you NOTHING. Instead, start building simple activities. I recommend the following books:

1. Hello, Android: Introducing Google's Mobile Device Platform

2. Android Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach

3. Ivor Horton's Beginning Java

[powerhousephg]

yup.  as with any "beginner" development class...it's not for beginners, lol...

[Tomaketu]

He mentioned the "beginner's guide" is on developer.android.com.

[Aizzat]

as according to 2:43 , this video should be renamed as "Android Best Practices for Beginners"

[1bender2000]

I am drunk and that SHOULD read, "...what he is "saying", I HAVE a much harder time....

[1bender2000]

agreed, I am a beginner and while I can understand what he is "saying" I am a much harder time applying any of it. it is a bit misleading. What I think the title should read is, "A beginner's guide to Android who already has a programming background or is familiar with java."