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Java

Posted by Cris Christian
Cris Christian
585 Points

Android vs Desktop App

Hi, Can someone explain what differs when developing an app for android and desktop. For example if I learn how to develop applications for android will I be able to do it for desktop as well?

Thanks in advance

2 Answers

Simon Coates
Simon Coates
28,695 Points
Simon Coates
Simon Coates
28,695 Points

No. coding in android is a function of the mobile environment (it's as much about android libraries and how android lets you run code as it is syntax). Coding for desktop will be pretty different (different libraries, different visual concepts).

Cris Christian
Cris Christian
585 Points
Cris Christian
Cris Christian
585 Points

Is the transition from android to desktop a long and time consuming thing? I have just started with Java and I am not sure on which field should I specifically focus.

Simon Coates
Simon Coates
28,695 Points

Everything is complicated. Once you do the java track (this includes a little javafx - which hits the desktop), you'll likely have to make a decision to do a java web development track, android track or find some resource that takes a non-trivial look at javafx. Personally, I'd pick something in demand (maybe look at job postings) and leave the task of branching out for another day.