Apps Java? Javascript? Android? Im a bit confused :)

[johnnyp500]

Hi,
So Im about to enroll in a few programming classes and I really want to learn how to develop Android apps.

I know its good to know Java first so I am wondering should I study Java or Javascript or is it the same thing with regards to developing android apps?


Thanks

 

[redcrab]

I would say : Java first... JavaScript is not really common in android world exception if you would like to use Rhino project (javascript implementation in java) to execute javascript inside your java code...

android is a java framework with a set of service and core application that relie on a set of native library ... the all executed on a linux kernel base

So in priority order I would suggest

0) basic Object Oriented Programming and design ... (mandatory subject for me)
1) Java is good start, (fundamental for android)
1.1) Java Development tools : java SDK, Eclipse,... android SDK later on...
2) Java invoking native library is a good extension (not mandatory)
3) linux native libraries may be a good advanced subject (not mandatory)
4) general Linux by itself is a good global subject aswell. (sad if you avoid it)


Hope that may guide you a your wanted direction.

have fun

 

[johnnyp500]

Thanks! That was very helpful