How can i become an android developer?

Q. Can somebody please help me out over email, in some steps. At least calrify what i need to learn etc.
I know c++, jscript sort of, php sort of, Html and css.
I tried app inventor, it was horrribly time consuming and limited, unintuitive.
What do i need to learn.
I will not learn java.

A. Read up on the Android Native Development Kit (NDK). http://developer.android.com/sdk/ndk/overview.html I have only glanced through the information, but it appears to be tools to work with the regular SDK to allow you to develop C and C++ apps in Java. However, if you want to develop 3d apps, you will also need to get the OpenGL ES libraries (OpenGL ES 1.1 if you are using Android 1.6+ and ES 2.0 for Android 2.x). I am in the process of downloading it, so I cannot give you any specific information on how well it works.

If you know scripting languages you may want to look into the Scripting Layer For Android (SL4A). http://code.google.com/p/android-scripting/ I don't know anything about this though, but I heard it allow developers to use scripting languages (python, javascript, lua, ruby, etc.) to write apps for Android. I am not sure if this is an app in it self that executes scripts written on an Android device or if this is some sort of toolkit or sdk that allow you to develop android apps in a scripting language.

Although you say you won't learn Java, I would recommend you learn it. It is what most Android apps use and it is what Android OS was designed to allow apps to use. You will probably find far more support for fixing problems with Java apps on your Android than you will when using other tools, such as the NDK. Also, it is another language to add to your resume... which will help next time you look for a job.

Is making an application for Androids easier than for iPhone?

Q. I'm a new media graduate student who is deciding on what to do for project. I'm thinking of making an application. However, I find iPhone app process harder? I have time frame of 6 months so I think I can do it. I just want to get opinions from those who are more familiar with programming and making applications than me.

do you recommend app inventor from google?

Thanks!

A. iPhone development is harder because you have to pay for their development kit and you need a Mac (as far as I know). At least with Android everything you need is free and available on just about every platform.

Any one know how to write android applications?

Q. I want to learn hoe to make andoris apps with eclipse, I have made several with google app inventor but there is way to many limintationw. So would someone be willing to teach, "tutor" me on hoe to write android apps? Email me at breckiam@gmail.com or comment! Thanks

A. You have be pretty decent at object-oriented programming to begin with. Mostly Java, since Android is Java-based(Android uses the Dvalik VM and not the JRE). There are books that teach you how to program in Android, but I personally used their website:

http://developer.android.com/guide/basics/what-is-android.html

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