I also think it is a challenge to step into something as complex as picking up java and android as a newbie.
However, unfortunately that's just the way it is... I think your options are: 1) give up 2) Pay to go to a formal (expensive) computer programming course where they will give you more "spoon-feeding" 3) Keep reading. Be patient. Be persistent. As you assimilate information it will get easier. If you have a specific question which you are having trouble getting your head around, post a specific question on the forum and appreciate anybody who will take the time to reply. I also used the book Faber mentions. (It was the only one available when I started.) That book can help to get you going, but don't expect it to be a panacea. At times it too may seem over a newbie's head (IMHO). Just keep going, and slowly keep learning. It gets easier and easier. best of luck. JIm On Feb 23, 12:05 pm, Faber Fedor <[email protected]> wrote: > Gentlemen, > > May I suggest the following: instead of reading tutorials (which show you > how to do *one* thing) or reading the Official Documentation (which is great > for reference but sucks if you're trying to learn), go out and get one of > the *books* that teach the ideas and concepts of Android programming, > preferably ones with actual code. > > The one I used, with excellent results, is Mark Murphy's "The Busy Coder's > Guide To Android Development" <http://commonsware.com/Android/>. There is > nothing in his book that you can't find in the Officials Docs, but it's put > together in a coherent way and he explains things so they make sense. Want > to know what the different parts of Android are? That's Chapter 1. Need to > know what all the directories and XML files are for? That's Chapter 2. > Want step-by-step instrustions on how to build a simple app and have each > section explained? That's Chapter 4. > > Another good book is "Professional Android Development". > > Yes, I'm telling you to read more but this time, read the *right things*. > > No one is going to give you step-by-step instructions because that takes a > HUGE investment of time. That's why you pay these authors for their books; > they have invested that time; in return, they want paid for that investment. > > On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 9:36 PM, Breezy <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I agree with you dude... It just seems like everyone wants to shoot > > you down for not reading. You can read other stuff all day long but > > there's no explanation to it, they just say to do it. I'm somewhat in > > the same boat as I know Java, but combining Java + Android I'm lost. > > On a PC I can write a Java app, compile and see the fruits of my code > > - not so easy with Android as I've got new rules to abide by. > > > I really don't see your question, though. Is there one or is this > > just a gripe? lol > > -- > > Faber Fedor > Linux New Jerseyhttp://linuxnj.com > faberfedor.blogspot.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Beginners" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-beginners?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
