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Android

Posted by Kamil Razak
Kamil Razak
18,596 Points

How do you normally start creating your android app?

Hi,

I just would like to know how to normally create your app. Do you normally start everything from scratch or do you also rely on sample code or source codes than can be built on?

Thanks in advance!

2 Answers

Geert van Kuik
Geert van Kuik
3,007 Points
Geert van Kuik
Geert van Kuik
3,007 Points
  1. Idea
  2. Define functionality (pen and paper)
  3. Define classes based on 2 (pen and paper)
  4. Then basically like the treehouse course does
Kamil Razak
Kamil Razak
18,596 Points

Thanks Geert. Also, do you rely on sample codes somewhere or just the android developer site?

Marcus Tisäter
Marcus Tisäter
4,886 Points
Marcus Tisäter
Marcus Tisäter
4,886 Points

Start from scratch. Build you're code from a psuedo code plan.

Kamil Razak
Kamil Razak
18,596 Points

Oh Ok. Thanks Marcus.do you also rely on sample codes somewhere or just the android developer site?

Ben Jakuben
Ben Jakuben
Treehouse Teacher
Ben Jakuben
Ben Jakuben
Treehouse Teacher

This is pretty much how I go about it. Program design can pay off, but I like to dive in and do stuff and refactor as needed. I tackle one problem at a time and pull in sample code if I need to. I do keep track of things to do in the app by documenting them in the code itself. I like to pick a central spot and make a TO DO list in comments, like putting them in the main Activity or an Application subclass, if one is present.

Kamil Razak
Kamil Razak
18,596 Points

Great. I see that's the way a professional would approach their app creation. Thanks so much for sharing Ben!

Ben Jakuben
Ben Jakuben
Treehouse Teacher
Ben Jakuben
Ben Jakuben
Treehouse Teacher

You have all the control when working by yourself, but if working with a team, you'll need to find the best approach that meets everyone's needs. In that case some thought behind design as a group can really pay off, or at least constant communication when working on components that affect other people. Happy coding!