I'd even go one step of certainty further: it will definitely be a frustrating experience unless he learns enough Java first. Too many of the sample programs, whether in forums, in books on Android, or in the official Google tutorial, all use constructs that will otherwise appear mysterious and obscure, such as anonymous classes for Event Listeners, final static Strings for constants...
But he does not need black belt level mastery of Java before starting Android. Orange belt is good enough;) On Aug 24, 5:29 am, TreKing <[email protected]> wrote: > On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 1:32 AM, Droidblazer00 <[email protected]>wrote: > > > So would it be better for me to learn Java before getting started with the > > SDK and eclipse? Or is it just the same to jump right > > in on App development and learn on the fly? > > Well, it's definitely not the same, but whether it's "better" really > depends. > Do you have other programming experience? Are you good at learning quickly > on your own? > > If no to either, probably a good idea to take some time to learn Java on > it's own. It has some quirks you need to learn. Android has quirks you need > to learn. Depending on your background, learning both those quirks, at the > same time, will be an exercise in frustration. > > Good luck. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > TreKing <http://sites.google.com/site/rezmobileapps/treking> - Chicago > transit tracking app for Android-powered devices -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" 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-developers?hl=en
