Apps Possible to write in C++?

[goodboy]

I understand that Android's SDK is in Java but unfortuneltly I'm not familiar with Java, yet. I was wondering if it were possible to write apps for Android in C++ and have them converted afterwards?

 

[0mnipotence]

From what I've heard, the languages are similar, at least enough so that it would be easy to learn one once you've learned the other. I think your best bet is to increase your knowledge base and learn java

 

[mblenton]

I understand that Android's SDK is in Java but unfortuneltly I'm not familiar with Java, yet. I was wondering if it were possible to write apps for Android in C++ and have them converted afterwards?

Android development is Java based, but there's Native Development Kit, Android NDK | Android Developers, which should be used for critical portions of the applications only. I guess you could develop the whole application in NDK, but that would probably be cumbersome and time consuming.

 

[Rootstonian]

As a C and C++ programmer, transitioning to JAVA is pretty easy. JAVA is extremely "class" oriented so you're OOP in C++ needs to be pretty good.

As a long time programmer with about 10 languages under my belt, I've found going from language to language is really just a syntax change. Basic programming skills (logic, program flow, program design, modular programming, code reuse) are basic skills learned in your first 2 years of coding (hopefully)

 

[beer-in-box]

I am a translator, between Turkish and English. I was translating a text about java programming. The person I translate for liked it and told me that there might be more to come. So, since I have my android phone, I thought I might give it a go, maybe I can program something

So, Android programs are written in Java?
And if so, are there any differences?
Thank you.

 

[miXer]

Well, there are some differences, look at this link to see some of the differences in the languages.

And i would really recommend you to program in java, since the top level tools in android is also programmed in java it makes it so much easier to program own apps.

 

[beer-in-box]

So, if i want to program an application which can work in Windows or Linux or Android, Java is where I am going, but still have questions.
I studied C# for fun a little. So I know there are similarities and differences between c and c#. Same goes for java and java# too.
So, which one to go? Java or Java #? And if i start with Java, is it easy to go on with Java #? Or go with both of them?
I thank you for your kind answers.

 

[beer-in-box]

Well, there are some differences, look at this link to see some of the differences in the languages.

And i would really recommend you to program in java, since the top level tools in android is also programmed in java it makes it so much easier to program own apps.

I meant if there are differences between Java and Android development.
Actually, they say if you know C++ or C#, you are halfway of Java, but I will start from beginning. So it doesn't matter for me.
But thank you.
If only someone replies my questions again

 

[jonbonazza]

Just to clarify, you don't use the JDK (Java Development Kit) for android programming. You use the Android SDK. Although the Android SDK ccontains a very very small section of the JDK, most of it is entirely new and not related to Java in any way. Because of this, Applictaion written in java for PC/Mac/Linux/Whatever else will NOT work on android without some conversion or the use of a J2ME runner app. Same thing goes for the reverse. Application written using the Android SDK will not run on anything except the Android OS.

 

[beer-in-box]

I meant if there are differences between Java and Android development.
Actually, they say if you know C++ or C#, you are halfway of Java, but I will start from beginning. So it doesn't matter for me.
But thank you.
If only someone replies my questions again

I am still waiting

Just to clarify, you don't use the JDK (Java Development Kit) for android programming. You use the Android SDK. Although the Android SDK ccontains a very very small section of the JDK, most of it is entirely new and not related to Java in any way. Because of this, Applictaion written in java for PC/Mac/Linux/Whatever else will NOT work on android without some conversion or the use of a J2ME runner app. Same thing goes for the reverse. Application written using the Android SDK will not run on anything except the Android OS.

Yes, I am aware of that. But I mean if there are syntax differences. This is what is important to me. If there are big differences, I'd go with another language, perhaps C# and never turn back. But if there are little or no differences, then I'll go with Java.

 

[jonbonazza]

Yes, I am aware of that. But I mean if there are syntax differences. This is what is important to me. If there are big differences, I'd go with another language, perhaps C# and never turn back. But if there are little or no differences, then I'll go with Java.

The syntaxes of Java and C++ are nearly identical.