Where would you start? (Android app programming)

Question

I'm trying to start learning how to program apps for android for educational purposes and would truly appreciate any advice on where i might start. My impression is that Java is the first port of call so I'm trying the java course, I have no experience. Any recommendations? Supplements to this course? I'm open to anything! Thanks

Answer 1

Give it a try with appinventor before banging your head with Android Studio. There is also the Android mode in the Processing ide that is a straight forward approach to build simple apps.

Answer 2

if you really wanto to code on mobile, the APDE app lets you create your app in a Processing IDE-like way on Android

Answer 3

You could start in Android Studio,It have simple interface and you can learn basics fast.

Answer 4

Thanks for all the fantastic answers so far everyone, I'll definitrly be looking into them all. I am quite keen on learning and doing on my phone/tablet so I can learn on the go. So far I've downloaded RFO basic. How does thr BASIC language lead into more advanced things if I progress so far? Are there any common denominators to them all? Any ideas on beginner projects?

Loving all the advice, thanks to everyone who's already contributed!