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post Sep 22 2010, 04:01 PM, updated 16y ago

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Hi guys,

I don't know where to go but I though I might as well post it here. Although the Android community on lowyat.net is not that big, we might have some talented and knowledgeable people here. So I want to start a thread on which we can discuss on software (apps and games) developing/development for the Android platform. Some of you might have a great story for a game but don't have the coding knowledge or vice versa. So consider this as a hub for idea sharing. This may or may not be an official project that in the end will produce a working software. We'll see how it goes first although I'm pretty skeptical about it.

People that I'm looking for :

Writer (to write storyline/dialogue/journal/etc.)
Designer (to design the structure of the software/game level/software layout/etc.)
Visual Artist (to design the UI of the software/concept arts/sprites/etc.)
Sound Engineer (to create sound effects/tunes/background music/etc.)
Programmer (to write codes of the program/implements accelerometer support into software/etc.)

MIND YOU!

I'm not trying to hire anybody, I just want to create a space for all of the above to share ideas and maybe work on a project. This WILL NOT be an official project where you will get paid. However if things turn out to be on the bright side, it might be.

So,

Anybody with some experience or knowledge on the above said are free to share your idea around. Anybody is also welcome to share your idea like what software should be develop or what do you want on your phone. And please keep those silly ideas away (we don't need another fart apps or porn live wallpaper), no offense.

Now, keep 'em coming guys!

Current suggestion :

XDA App-like for Lowyat.net

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post Sep 22 2010, 04:02 PM

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i've been thinking to start programming on android, but guide needed for sure, hopefully those programming languages are the common ones
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post Sep 22 2010, 04:05 PM

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android uses Java as their main programming language.
the hard part is probably learning the functions of the many android packages.
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post Sep 22 2010, 04:21 PM

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how to start this discussion? I have been programming android for couple of months.
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post Sep 22 2010, 04:27 PM

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I'm rather interested with Android Programming for dummies. Anyone have got a tutorial to kick off the learning?
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post Sep 22 2010, 04:30 PM

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maybe can start with how to setup development environment?
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QUOTE(LovesReborn @ Sep 22 2010, 04:05 PM)
android uses Java as their main programming language.
the hard part is probably learning the functions of the many android packages.
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not only that..drawing is also hard... laugh.gif

QUOTE(SanosukeSagara @ Sep 22 2010, 04:21 PM)
how to start this discussion? I have been programming android for couple of months.
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i have been trying android for the past year...on and off..work seems to get in the way... doh.gif

QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 22 2010, 04:27 PM)
I'm rather interested with Android Programming for dummies. Anyone have got a tutorial to kick off the learning?
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agreed..

so whats the plan??
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post Sep 22 2010, 04:34 PM

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my suggestion:-
Lowyat.net app (like XDA app)
Don't have any programming knowledge and skills (medical student here)
Hoping someone would develop that app (free one, can't afford to pay coz don't have credit card)
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XDA uses Tapatalk. I unofficially mentioned it to se7en. Apparently Lowyat.Net has considered Tapatalk but was unable to implement because of IPB version. So, it's a no-go.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 22 2010, 04:36 PM)
XDA uses Tapatalk. I unofficially mentioned it to se7en. Apparently Lowyat.Net has considered Tapatalk but was unable to implement because of IPB version. So, it's a no-go.
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Oh i see.
Too bad though.
Bummer
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post Sep 22 2010, 04:53 PM

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hai,

i got many idea in head.. but didnt know where to start.. might need some guided for dummies..

thanks..
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post Sep 22 2010, 05:06 PM

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What program you guys use to code? Eclipse?
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Netbeans is not supported, sadly. So I use Eclipse.
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post Sep 23 2010, 10:59 AM

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Hi guys,

Thanks for the replies. I can see that you guys are interested in this.

QUOTE(SanosukeSagara @ Sep 22 2010, 04:21 PM)
I have been programming android for couple of months.
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That's great, so you know your way around codes?

QUOTE(jujx @ Sep 22 2010, 04:30 PM)
maybe can start with how to setup development environment?
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Excellent idea my friend.

QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 22 2010, 04:27 PM)
I'm rather interested with Android Programming for dummies. Anyone have got a tutorial to kick off the learning?
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QUOTE(ohmlawx @ Sep 22 2010, 04:53 PM)
hai,

i got many idea in head.. but didnt know where to start.. might need some guided for dummies..

thanks..
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The first thing that I recommend is reading through Android Dev page to get the rough idea on how Android works. Its here :

http://developer.android.com/guide/index.html

From there, you can buy or maybe download e-book for Android.


First of all, I would like to thank you guys for your support. For whom that possess a certain skill, for example in writing or coding, may drop their name and skills in the thread. Additional information like a list of your related knowledge is welcome. I will then register the information on the first post so you can be identified of your role. From there, we can discuss further on what should be done. Anyone who doesn't wish to be registered but can or want to provide guidance or advice is also welcome.

On how to start this discussion, we need to identify first what role will you play. This is to get a clear picture of the brainpower that we have. We cannot move forward without the necessary skills. There is no point having 10 coders and no graphic designer right?

Remember that this will take some time to actually create something that is working. We're only doing this for the passion an love of the platform. Some of us are working and some of us are studying so don't expect this to be a full time thing.

So in the mean time, you can suggest your idea on what you think that should be on Android. I'm sure you all use Android phone on daily basis. What software do you think that can improve the capacities of your Android phones. Be it a new kind of software, or an existing software with better features. Just post your ideas.

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I do Android development since my third year. Now an intern in a company. I'd like a discussion on Android too. If let's say something almost similar to XDA application, it's workable. Research is needed.
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i'm interested but only serious on projects that are serious in nature~ i'm not a developer but can work on business & legal issues~
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post Sep 23 2010, 11:12 AM

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QUOTE(L0rDKadaj @ Sep 23 2010, 11:03 AM)
I do Android development since my third year. Now an intern in a company. I'd like a discussion on Android too. If let's say something almost similar to XDA application, it's workable. Research is needed.
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Very good. So you know the structure of Android right?

QUOTE(sexualpower @ Sep 23 2010, 11:07 AM)
i'm interested but only serious on projects that are serious in nature~ i'm not a developer but can work on business & legal issues~
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This will be a serious project only when it develops into one. At the moment its just a hub for sharing ideas. Thanks for you interest though. Definitely will need a legal advisor if this project becomes official.
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Excellent thread! Hats-off to d3m0n for initiating this. thumbup.gif

Just a quick note on the XDA-like app for Lowyat.net, while it is possible to code one for Android, bear in mind that such app would also require some coding to be done on the server entity (in this case, the IPB software). Tapatalk achieved this through plug-ins that are exclusively written for the types of message board software. Thus, if this XDA-like app is to be materialized, some consideration must be taken that at some point of the project, a PHP developer needs to be involved. I'm not suggesting that a PHP guru would need to be roped in as I'm sure some of the Android coders that replied to this thread would carry significant PHP knowledge. The point is that the XDA-like app is not all Java. It will have some PHP parts as well.
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post Sep 23 2010, 01:57 PM

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Thanks cleave for your support.

So what I understand from your reply is its completely a do-able app. We just need to inject a few PHP codes into it. Am I right? I know a lot of people will appreciate this app since it brings convenience to them.

I know you're a veteran Android user. So if its possible can you provide some insight or guidance?
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i think lowyatnet has been quite long.. and it's customized to suit the needs of our community. hence upgrading this forum will need some works.. else using tapatalk is easy
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QUOTE(d3m0n @ Sep 23 2010, 11:12 AM)
Very good. So you know the structure of Android right?
This will be a serious project only when it develops into one. At the moment its just a hub for sharing ideas. Thanks for you interest though. Definitely will need a legal advisor if this project becomes official.
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QUOTE(cleave @ Sep 23 2010, 01:12 PM)
Excellent thread! Hats-off to d3m0n for initiating this.  thumbup.gif

Just a quick note on the XDA-like app for Lowyat.net, while it is possible to code one for Android, bear in mind that such app would also require some coding to be done on the server entity (in this case, the IPB software). Tapatalk achieved this through plug-ins that are exclusively written for the types of message board software. Thus, if this XDA-like app is to be materialized, some consideration must be taken that at some point of the project, a PHP developer needs to be involved. I'm not suggesting that a PHP guru would need to be roped in as I'm sure some of the Android coders that replied to this thread would carry significant PHP knowledge. The point is that the XDA-like app is not all Java. It will have some PHP parts as well.
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QUOTE(SanosukeSagara @ Sep 23 2010, 06:27 PM)
i think lowyatnet has been quite long.. and it's customized to suit the needs of our community. hence upgrading this forum will need some works.. else using tapatalk is easy
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We can't use tapatalk apparently. Here's why:

QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 22 2010, 04:36 PM)
XDA uses Tapatalk. I unofficially mentioned it to se7en. Apparently Lowyat.Net has considered Tapatalk but was unable to implement because of IPB version. So, it's a no-go.
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QUOTE(sexualpower @ Sep 23 2010, 09:19 PM)
if business is involved, the legal know-how is protection against potential attacks that may undermine the business model or harm net asset~ do infom us on your progress.. good, fine, great, we'd like to hear about a LYN project as it goes~
although Oracle is suing Android coz of Java's ownership, I support Java for roping the mass market~ portability is a factor to think about~
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Yes I understand that, but this is not for sure a project that will produce a product that we can/will sell. I certainly will. Or you can check on the thread every now an then.

I'm not really worried about that suing because somehow Google is winning every case filed against them. Talk about global power eh. nod.gif
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QUOTE(d3m0n @ Sep 23 2010, 01:57 PM)
Thanks cleave for your support.

So what I understand from your reply is its completely a do-able app. We just need to inject a few PHP codes into it. Am I right? I know a lot of people will appreciate this app since it brings convenience to them.

I know you're a veteran Android user. So if its possible can you provide some insight or guidance?
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Haha... I'm more of a Java veteran than an Android one. In any case, I'll be happy to contribute to this thread as I seriously think discussions of this sort is very healthy for LYN's android community.

QUOTE(SanosukeSagara @ Sep 23 2010, 06:27 PM)
i think lowyatnet has been quite long.. and it's customized to suit the needs of our community. hence upgrading this forum will need some works.. else using tapatalk is easy
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Ok, I do agree with the reply above. Let me just elaborate on it so that we can better comprehend the situation at hand and plan for the steps we need to undertake to carry the project forward.

TL;DR section ahead...
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

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QUOTE(cleave @ Sep 24 2010, 04:16 PM)
Haha... I'm more of a Java veteran than an Android one. In any case, I'll be happy to contribute to this thread as I seriously think discussions of this sort is very healthy for LYN's android community.
Ok, I do agree with the reply above. Let me just elaborate on it so that we can better comprehend the situation at hand and plan for the steps we need to undertake to carry the project forward.

TL;DR section ahead...
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

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I'm glad that you're open to lending your hands in this. That what I thought, instead of just ranting about it, why not we do something about it. My purpose for this thread is to spark a productive discussion.

Ok about the spoiler, we need the cooperation of the admin to make this happen right? I'll ask around about that.
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QUOTE(d3m0n @ Sep 27 2010, 11:13 AM)
I'm glad that you're open to lending your hands in this. That what I thought, instead of just ranting about it, why not we do something about it. My purpose for this thread is to spark a productive discussion.

Exactly. Since Android is an Open Source system and the tools for development is pretty much accessible to anyone, we can indeed do something about it. It's not like we need a specific machine to develop on or register ourselves on some websites to get the SDK, unlike some other mobile platform. rolleyes.gif

QUOTE(d3m0n @ Sep 27 2010, 11:13 AM)
Ok about the spoiler, we need the cooperation of the admin to make this happen right? I'll ask around about that.
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Yup, we should formally approach the admin and site owner outlining our intentions and seeking their consent and cooperation. Assuming that it goes down well with them, we'll then probably need to establish a core team for this project to show the commitment on our part.

Another thing to consider is that since the app will take sensitive inputs like usernames & passwords (and perhaps PMs), how would we ensure the users that their privacy is well guarded while using the app? In other words, the source code must be somewhat transparent. The level of transparency is up for discussion along the way.
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QUOTE(cleave @ Sep 28 2010, 05:19 AM)
Yup, we should formally approach the admin and site owner outlining our intentions and seeking their consent and cooperation. Assuming that it goes down well with them, we'll then probably need to establish a core team for this project to show the commitment on our part.

Another thing to consider is that since the app will take sensitive inputs like usernames & passwords (and perhaps PMs), how would we ensure the users that their privacy is well guarded while using the app? In other words, the source code must be somewhat transparent. The level of transparency is up for discussion along the way.
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Ok cleave, I already PM'ed the admin. We'll just have to wait for his reply.

About the privacy stuff, its definitely better if the code is transparent. So that anyone can study it and if there is something fishy about it, they'll know. If its possible, any data related to usernames and passwords should be stored on the lowyat.net server itself. This is if the admin allows it of course.

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I tried developing an android application before.
The learning curve is identifying all the usable packages that is available.

If this discussion really happen then let me know, I would like to see how it will progress also
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QUOTE(darkjackal @ Sep 28 2010, 12:59 PM)
I tried developing an android application before.
The learning curve is identifying all the usable packages that is available.

If this discussion really happen then let me know, I would like to see how it will progress also
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You are right about the learning curve. However there are more to it that requires time and attention for anybody to truly comprehend it.

Certainly will do. You can always check back here. Thanks for your interest.
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Still exploring the API packages. Been playing with Eclipse for every now and then for the past months..
Not a true Java-oriented developer here, but very much interested in building one myself or with enthusiasts like you ppl here smile.gif

It's great to see someone initiated this. Kudos to d3m0n for bringing-up this idea.. rclxms.gif

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i jst started to play around with App Inventer by google..
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QUOTE(Taetsu @ Sep 28 2010, 02:13 PM)
Still exploring the API packages. Been playing with Eclipse for every now and then for the past months..
Not a true Java-oriented developer here, but very much interested in building one myself or with enthusiasts like you ppl here  smile.gif

It's great to see someone initiated this. Kudos to d3m0n for bringing-up this idea..  rclxms.gif
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Thanks for your interest. I'm doing that myself. Still trying to understand the structure of Android. In the mean time, if you have any idea or would like to see some app in Android you could drop in you suggestion.

QUOTE(areankim @ Sep 28 2010, 02:17 PM)
i jst started to play around with App Inventer by google..
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Nice. Keep it up.


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QUOTE(d3m0n @ Sep 28 2010, 03:20 PM)
Thanks for your interest. I'm doing that myself. Still trying to understand the structure of Android. In the mean time, if you have any idea or would like to see some app in Android you could drop in you suggestion.
Nice. Keep it up.


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started playing with App Inventor as well rclxms.gif rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(chding @ Oct 5 2010, 11:43 AM)
started playing with App Inventor as well  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
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I will be watching this thread. I have been playing with Android couple of weeks back but work as usual gets in the way. My Core competency is Java/J2EE and have used J2ME before. I can post a tutorial on how to setup Android in Eclipse complete with SVN if you guys need it.

By the way, is there any Android App which backup all the Phone Contacts to a Web Server and vice Versa independent of telco network? What do you guys think of developing this initially?

cheers.




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QUOTE(sachindere @ Oct 5 2010, 03:52 PM)
I will be watching this thread. I have been playing with Android couple of weeks back but work as usual gets in the way. My Core competency is Java/J2EE and have used J2ME before. I can post a tutorial on how to setup Android in Eclipse complete with SVN if you guys need it.

By the way, is there any Android App which backup all the Phone Contacts to a Web Server and vice Versa independent of telco network?  What do you guys think of developing this initially?

cheers.
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QUOTE(chding @ Oct 5 2010, 11:43 AM)
started playing with App Inventor as well  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
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Nice, welcome aboard friend.

QUOTE(sachindere @ Oct 5 2010, 03:52 PM)
I will be watching this thread. I have been playing with Android couple of weeks back but work as usual gets in the way. My Core competency is Java/J2EE and have used J2ME before. I can post a tutorial on how to setup Android in Eclipse complete with SVN if you guys need it.

By the way, is there any Android App which backup all the Phone Contacts to a Web Server and vice Versa independent of telco network?  What do you guys think of developing this initially?

cheers.
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Welcome friend. That is a great idea if you don't mind. People are looking any tip or tutorial to start with.

I think Google can do that already. You can sync your contacts in your Google account.
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i am still reading some android developer guidelines but kinda busy with office stuff.

I have idea for new UI but i need to go through android developer guides before i could start properly.
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QUOTE(riku2replica @ Oct 6 2010, 02:32 PM)
i am still reading some android developer guidelines but kinda busy with office stuff.

I have idea for new UI but i need to go through android developer guides before i could start properly.
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Welcome aboard friend. Good to hear that.

What do you mean a new UI? Is it for an app? Or an OS UI like Sense? If the latter than I'm impressed!
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QUOTE(d3m0n @ Oct 7 2010, 08:25 AM)
Welcome aboard friend. Good to hear that.

What do you mean a new UI? Is it for an app? Or an OS UI like Sense? If the latter than I'm impressed!
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OS UI. But i still need to go through on Android Dev guide on how they coded the XML thingy.

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Well, hopefully Google lets people in to AppInventor, then people without programming skills can make apps!

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QUOTE(riku2replica @ Oct 7 2010, 08:34 AM)
OS UI. But i still need to go through on Android Dev guide on how they coded the XML thingy.
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Now that is a massive project. That is a good step. Make sure you understand the whole structure first before attempting to modify it.

QUOTE(g933299 @ Oct 7 2010, 09:31 AM)
Well, hopefully Google lets people in to AppInventor, then people without programming skills can make apps!

Drag and drop logic boxes biggrin.gif
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Lol. Where is the challenge in that?
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QUOTE(d3m0n @ Oct 8 2010, 11:39 AM)
Now that is a massive project. That is a good step. Make sure you understand the whole structure first before attempting to modify it.
Lol. Where is the challenge in that?
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I'm expecting some graphic, geometric issue for initial. Btw, got a another OS UI idea this morning.
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QUOTE(riku2replica @ Oct 8 2010, 11:42 AM)
I'm expecting some graphic, geometric issue for initial. Btw, got a another OS UI idea this morning.
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Mind sharing what this new UI is all about? Is it just a graphical modification or a revamped system altogether?
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cool. let me know how do i go about it. this would be awesome. you can email me or pm me.
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QUOTE(d3m0n @ Oct 6 2010, 01:53 PM)
Nice, welcome aboard friend.
Welcome friend. That is a great idea if you don't mind. People are looking any tip or tutorial to start with.

I think Google can do that already. You can sync your contacts in your Google account.
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yeah right. but what if people do not want to use Google Account or they want to backup independent of any email accounts? Also the main thing is that it should be open Source and Free for everyone. I know WaveSecure can do it but for a price. I need lots of ideas and discussions regarding this. Let me know if anyone thinks that this App has potential?


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Remember I mentioned about Android for dummies?

I had the privilege of time to slowly try Eclipse with a friend of mine but not everyone would have the determination to start off with something with they aren't familiar with.

So I written Android Development Tutorial for Dummies: http://mengsuan.blogspot.com/2010/10/andro...torial-for.html

The tutorial covers steps to prepare a computer where writing the first app is possible, alongside with illustration. No Java tutorial included because that's not my proficiency. Try it guys!
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post Nov 7 2010, 08:54 PM

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This is a follow up for the previous tutorial: http://mengsuan.blogspot.com/2010/11/app-i...or-android.html

App Inventor allows creation of apps without the need of any programming knowledge. Only logical thinking is required. Extremely easy to build an app biggrin.gif

I am actually looking forward to create a new thread to gather amateur Android enthusiast to exchange knowledge for app writing, if there are a handful amount of people to use the thread. How do you guys say?
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anyone here manage to port Live-Android into their pc or laptop?

http://code.google.com/p/live-android/
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Hey mengsuan, I can see that you're progressing quite well. And sorry guys for keeping quiet on the thread, been too busy working. I'm only home for 6 hours everyday! Btw, I'm trying to learn about Linux first, so the process of learning Android will be less painful.
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QUOTE(d3m0n @ Nov 8 2010, 02:24 PM)
Hey mengsuan, I can see that you're progressing quite well. And sorry guys for keeping quiet on the thread, been too busy working. I'm only home for 6 hours everyday! Btw, I'm trying to learn about Linux first, so the process of learning Android will be less painful.
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I don't want to sound cruel... but it is very hard to collaborate a project with random people online.
Those who have skills and ambitious might not stay for long without monetary benefits.
Those who are ambitious but no skills might stall or even drag down the entire project.
The worst is some people will join for fun but doing nothing.
Eventually the project will just die when the starter and everyone else lost interest in it.

It will be very lucky even for the project to be released half-cooked... most of the time, it will just die at alpha stage.
Why I know? because i had been through similar situations.

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QUOTE(I<3LYN @ Nov 8 2010, 04:47 PM)
I don't want to sound cruel... but it is very hard to collaborate a project with random people online.
Those who have skills and ambitious might not stay for long without monetary benefits.
Those who are ambitious but no skills might stall or even drag down the entire project.
The worst is some people will join for fun but doing nothing.
Eventually the project will just die when the starter and everyone else lost interest in it.

It will be very lucky even for the project to be released half-cooked... most of the time, it will just die at alpha stage.
Why I know? because i had been through similar situations.
Thanks for your honest opinion. I understand what you're trying to say, but please read the first post. It is already stated that this is not a full-blown project or anything like that. I created this thread as platform for us Android users to share our expertise or ideas willingly with others. I'm sorry for you because you've been through situations like that, but I do not appreciate your that you sound like you're implying people here do it just for fun. The truth is we are doing it for fun, we're not trying to make any money with this. And most people have jobs. I, myself gets only 4 hours of sleep everyday, online once or twice a week. So I hope you understand the real situation here. If you have an idea on an application or something, you can share it here. Somebody with the right skills might read it up and be interested. Then both of you can start the project yourself. This is how this thread suppose to work. A place for sharing.

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QUOTE(sachindere @ Oct 11 2010, 02:17 PM)
cool. let me know how do i go about it. this would be awesome. you can email me or pm me.
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what i'm suggesting is to be sure of level in 'elasticity of demand'~ a product/service can be sold cheaper but to more people~ vice-versa; more expensive but to less clients~ we should have more than 100,000 apps in the Android market now~ when this number increases, several numbers increases in tandem, one of which is the 'adex' or advertisement expenditure~

my opinion is to produce an app not to be sold to many in the market but to few to enterprises, those that will have recurring needs for enhancement of the same app~

the basics is the same; know what clients want and then work/package the offering in the way that they want to see it~

a line i like to remind myself; to do is one thing and ability to execute is another but ultimate aim is to successfully execute~

QUOTE(I<3LYN @ Nov 8 2010, 04:47 PM)
I don't want to sound cruel... but it is very hard to collaborate a project with random people online.
Those who have skills and ambitious might not stay for long without monetary benefits.
Those who are ambitious but no skills might stall or even drag down the entire project.
The worst is some people will join for fun but doing nothing.
Eventually the project will just die when the starter and everyone else lost interest in it.

It will be very lucky even for the project to be released half-cooked... most of the time, it will just die at alpha stage.
Why I know? because i had been through similar situations.
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Google Docs with Google Groups can do wonders for a small team by lowering the initial capital investment~

I fully agree that without sufficient passion or some form of encouragement, like monetary benefits, it's hard for anyone to stay long~ from my first post here, I hope that any project being designed will aim for some form of reward~ it can be for a grant, one-off project for an organization for money, or formation of an entity which can earn recurring profit~ other forms will be self-satisfaction, to enhance skills, fame, etc.~ I'm sure a team will go far if the motivation is the reason for an app being made (or else, we'll be seeing more Ghost Detecting App and the likes)~

QUOTE(d3m0n @ Nov 11 2010, 12:20 PM)
Thanks for your honest opinion. I understand what you're trying to say, but please read the first post. It is already stated that this is not a full-blown project or anything like that. I created this thread as platform for us Android users to share our expertise or ideas willingly with others. I'm sorry for you because you've been through situations like that, but I do not appreciate your that you sound like you're implying people here do it just for fun. The truth is we are doing it for fun, we're not trying to make any money with this. And most people have jobs. I, myself gets only 4 hours of sleep everyday, online once or twice a week. So I hope you understand the real situation here. If you have an idea on an application or something, you can share it here. Somebody with the right skills might read it up and be interested. Then both of you can start the project yourself. This is how this thread suppose to work. A place for sharing.
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u are indeed wise to start off small~ i hope that there is a chance to grow~ in my opinion, time is a commodity and my opinion is to aim for a grant which will fuel interest, take care of capital expenditure, and provide fuel to continue moving your team~ i think the hardest part is getting people that think similarly and I hope u do get to find these people~

for idea, in my opinion, it can only be discussed when there is a team of diverse knowledge, skills, and experience~ coz they will individually have opinions of their own on any idea~ if an idea is formed first, what if the majority votes against it?~ in marketing, it's easier to know what the client wants, then provide instead of the other way around~
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Actually how is the Lowyat Android project progressing?

Any discussions about it already?

How much research has been done?

Why is everyone still doing the dummie tutorials? Pls get Commonsware Android tutorial book pls.

No meetups so far?

Well, at least Tapatalk API is useful. I'll get on that and see how it works.





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