Is anyone involved in Android App development?

Question

I've recently taken steps into getting into Android App development. Does any tips, or perhaps insight into this area? don't say Google or Youtube it Lol, I just want someone's perspective about the area :)

Answer 1

yea definitely as android is the popular OS around the world the developers for this keep on increasing as per the versions of android so if u wanna be good this in this field learn java GUIs and networking and learn XML for app layouts then u r very good to go..

Answer 2

@Justin I just downloaded it, and it is great! thanks for sharing it dude!

Answer 3

Lol, I realize all of what you are saying. I just want to know someone's point of view, or experience with app development. how long has it taken to develop an app? have you ever had an published? DO you have an app published? I guess I wasn't specific enough.

Answer 4

Published, no. I haven't made anything worth the investment. I believe it is roughly $25 fee to start putting things on the play store.

How long it takes depends on a number of things. size of the project. your skill level. etc.

I made an app this morning, it took me about 2 hours, but it is very simple. It calculates Quarterback passer ratings for both NFL and NCAA. I saved time by writing the methods that calculate the ratings on my phone while I watched tv last night so overall, probably close to 4 hours all together. Now it is full functional. I will probably spend another hour or 2 tweaking how it looks and making a proper icon for it.

Most of the things I make don't take very long because I focus on my personal need. function > form. Which works because that's what they generally are. Tools for my personal use.

If I was going to publish it, I would probably double the time invested. add more functionality and definitely improve it visually.

Answer 5

The first Android app I made.. It is a color picker, but I learned a lot making it.

http://leakyegg.website.tk/RGB.apk

Answer 6

Thanks!