On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 9:31 PM, Robert Marmaduke <[email protected]> wrote: > My buddy and I are starting an app project. He's doing Win8, and I'm doing > Android. >
I'm not sure that's relevant, they are substantially APIs? > For simple apps not requiring external keyboards, graphic tablets or > pointing devices, > where is the 'best' entry point viz simplicity of codex, versus upward > porting ability? > Entry point in what sense? > Our target audience would be 2.0, but if the app grows we'll want to port to > 3.0 / 4.0. > Is it simpler to code in 4.0, then limit functionality and down-port to 3.0, > then 2.0?? > you don't have to do anything to "port" the app up to 3.0/4.0. If you need features in 2.3 (for example) then you can't use 2.0: if you don't then stick with the widest audience. It's simplest to code with whatever API level gives you enough features for what you need. > And is there an online sim for beta testing, or do we have to hunt-and-peck > this puppy? > There are online services that will test your apps, I would recommend testing on an actual device myself. There are automated testing solutions available, as well, for example monkeyrunner, etc.. > Last, is there an app library for remotely accessing and using Google > Spreadsheets? > You're asking if Google docs has an API, I believe the answer is yes.. kris -- 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
