Hello Everyone,

I started learning Java Language some few weeks ago, and I'm also planning to take on Android Programming at some point. My questions are as follows :

1) At what stage do you think I should start trying out Android Programming. As it is now, I'm just above the basics in my Java. I have a good working knowledge of PHP/MySQL/CSS/HTML, Oracle and a bit of Linux.

2) I used Netbeans for my Java Dev. Eventually when I start doing Android, I'll have to download Android SDK mos def, are this two all I need for Android Programming.?

Thank you for your answers and opinions, I most appreciate them.

Android programming is almost like programming for J2SE. The only difference are the GUI components. You can almost directly convert a J2SE application directly into an Android application. The only components you will likely need to replace are the GUI components.

Anymore??

Go ahead with Android, from your explanations I sensed you are ready to go!

you need a good understanding of polymorphism and trying programming java with Eclipse because the android ADT is in Eclipse

I would advice you to switch to eclipse... Its more convenient dre... And you need the Internet... Infact u need stack overflow... Cos u will get stock most times but it doesn't mean u dnt knw anyfng.. It means u re heading there... And u need to know hw to read the log cat error and pin point the main error in ur code.. Without dat no one will be able to help..... Good luck man

What level? I think average, maybe slightly above. Android development kit comes with Eclipse, hopefully, having used Netbeans, you shouldn't find that too difficult to use. Cheers.

I think the most challenging part in learning java is understanding the OOP concept, the rest is more of learning how to plug one class with another.
Then you should be able to pick any branch of Java. Android is even simpler than you can imagine since its a framework, and finally get ready to get your hand dirty using xml if you have never played with it before.
Regard Habeeb Salami

talk2hb1: I think the most challenging part in learning java is understanding the OOP concept, the rest is more of learning how to plug one class with another.
Then you should be able to pick any branch of Java. Android is even simpler than you can imagine since its a framework, and finally get ready to get your hand dirty using xml if you have never played with it before.
Regard Habeeb Salami

Ur correct. And for Android u need that a lot.