Where should I start to learn how to make Android apps? Complete beginner

Question

I am a complete novice when it comes to coding, I have no experience at all. Am hoping to learn how to code apps and games. Any help to know which direction to go in would be great, thanks!

Answer 1

@Stuart: @Mohamad has guided you quite well but I recommend that you go through this discussion thread: https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/242006/for-all-budding-app-developers-here-are-some-useful-links-for-you

In case you are looking for game development, visit this link :https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/241201/for-all-aspiring-game-developers-visit-this-link

Answer 2

start with appinventor
https://appinventor.mit.edu
go on with processing IDE in android Mode
https://processing.org
Settle on Android Studio
https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html

I reccomend this gradual transition as Android Studio for a beginner is an unplesant experience.

Answer 3

If you have no coding experience start from java. After learning basic java you can switch to android tutorials. There are lots of tutorials on YouTube both for java and android. I recommend Slidenerd and Newboston tutorials. you can also work on your java skills simultaneously.

Answer 4

Thanks guys, much appreciated

Answer 5

@Stuart : Download Unity. unity uses C# and JS to program Apps and Games. It's
support all plateforms. There are alot of tutorials are available on google and youtube from where you can learn. I'm recommending you this coz i'm also using it. and it is really great.

Answer 6

Otherwise Try UE4 or UDK. It use C++ to program Apps and games. All plateform supported.