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Android Build a Simple Android App (retired 2014) Learning the Language Objects and Random Numbers

Posted by Giorgi Gulua
Giorgi Gulua
5,956 Points

Can't Keep Up with Java

Hi, I began with web design track and CSS came very easy for me, I even created couple solid responsive websites. I did not become an expert but I can read CSS and understand it. But I began Android Development and I can not keep up with JAVA, Just can't understand it, I complete the quizes and code challenges but don't know what I`m doing. I don't understand the logic. Maybe I dropped in too early, maybe I have to take some other courses before ? P.S

I have zero experience in programming .

2 Answers

Aaron Arkie
Aaron Arkie
5,345 Points
Aaron Arkie
Aaron Arkie
5,345 Points

It took me awhile to understand java as well, about 6-12 months! Like anything, it takes a lot of practice! Here are some good books that i used to help me learn :)

http://www.amazon.com/Java-Beginners-Guide-5th-Edition/dp/0071606327 http://www.amazon.com/Head-First-Java-Kathy-Sierra/dp/0596009208/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399054592&sr=1-1&keywords=head+first+java

I hope this helps! Goodluck! Even after you learn java, android is still confusing. One line that Ben says in a video (somewhere along the lines of:) " its not about what language you use, it's the tools and resources you have available to create something".

stoyantodorov
stoyantodorov
7,666 Points
stoyantodorov
stoyantodorov
7,666 Points

You may want to learn some basic programming first. HTML&CSS are not programming languages, so they can't help you with Java. I personally don't think Android development should be your first programming experience, but that's just my opinion. I'd say try out some PHP/Ruby/Javascript first.

Edit: Here is a course you might want to check out. https://www.udacity.com/course/cs046