How to make apps

[tattoomikeinnc]

So I think I might like to try and create my own app...but have no clue where to start...what are the necessities? Software? And guides?

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[kandrelly]

So I think I might like to try and create my own app...but have no clue where to start...what are the necessities? Software? And guides?

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I too would like to know where to start.

 

[Rukbat]

An app is a program. First you learn programming.

Android apps are written in Java, so you then learn Java.

Once you know both programming and Java you write the app.

 

[melvinzammit]

I felt the same way about 4 months ago. I didn't know where to start and what tools to download.

Basically there are 2 options. You can either choose to do all your work with a game engine like unity 3D. It would fasten your workflow but in a way would reduce your flexibility. You can also choose to do like I did and download eclipse (Eclipse - The Eclipse Foundation open source community website.) and program your way to your first Android app.The best tutorial I found out there is the one by new Boston
Android Application Development Tutorial - 1 - Download and Install the Java JDK - YouTube
It gives you anything you want to know. Form installing eclipse to programming a good game.

I found my first week very rewarding. I learned all the basics and quickly started my first game which was quite good for a beginner. Here's a link if you want to check it out (https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...MiwiY29tLm5ldXJvbmRpZ2l0YWwiXQ&token=RLjXMGaf..).

If you want to learn Android development quickly I suggest you start a small game like I did and learn new stuff while doing it.

A great milestone for me was when I started developing tools. The first one I did was a Time Capsule. A user can put a file/image or anything in it and it would lock and encrypt it for a specified amount of time or with 3 different passwords(held by different people of course). (Here's a link: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...bmRpZ2l0YWwudGltZWNhcHN1bGUiXQ&token=jeBWfea6..). I suggest you try programming a tool at least once in your life. Its a great way to expand your algorithm knowledge.

I wish you good luck! and always make your apps for fun.

Melvin Zammit