Is Java needed to write Android

[Manfred3]

I try to write a simple app for my smartphone Galax 4S,using Android codes. ( For me it is a hobby and I am a newbie )
Question: does one need to know Java to write Android codes ?

Thank you

Manfred3

 

[Giacomo BigAndFish]

Yes, you need to know Java to write an app for android.

I found some tools that you can use to develop apps without knowing java:
- Buzztouch
. AppMakr
- AppYet

 

[DJantel Ware]

No, you do not necessarly need Java. You can use the android NDK, where you could use C and C++. Depending on what you want to write, there are also things like Titanium or PhoneGap, where you can use JavaScript. If you are writing a game, you can use something like Unity, which brings other languages into the game (like c#). And there are some "drag and drop yourself an app" approaches without the need of a programming langauge - depending on what you need this might be enough (it is pretty limited though).

 

[Gravity Software]

We use Unity 3D for our apps, but these are mainly games

 

[upmyway 2015]

Java is preferable as it is the native language of Android SDK used by Android Studio or Eclipse. Other Game Engine like Unity 3D uses C# and compile an apk usable under Android but it is Game focused. If you're familiar with C# you can get familiar with Java rapidly.

 

[LaPera]

You need Java, but it is not necessary to be an expert. I did some small tutorials of Java and then I started with android without many problems.

 

[drsmart]

Like C++ ? NDK is best for you.

 

[AABplay]

If you make a game - you may use Game maker or Construct 2 and you do not need to know java.

 

[dsiggames]

Not neccesary,
There are somes IDEs to create apps/games without knowing JAVA.

I Build my games using GM Studio.
Its like pseudo C languaje