1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,854 [MUSIC] 2 00:00:04,854 --> 00:00:09,833 Hi, I'm Ben, and I'm going to show you how to make a simple app to randomly serve up 3 00:00:09,833 --> 00:00:12,580 a fun fact when you tap on a button. 4 00:00:12,580 --> 00:00:17,810 For example, did you know that ants stretch when they wake up in the morning? 5 00:00:17,810 --> 00:00:19,430 I did not know that. 6 00:00:19,430 --> 00:00:22,080 Anyhow, making an app is easier than you think, 7 00:00:22,080 --> 00:00:25,310 and I'll walk you through it, step by step. 8 00:00:25,310 --> 00:00:29,440 It doesn't matter if you've never written a single line of Android code before. 9 00:00:29,440 --> 00:00:32,350 I'll explain everything you need to know for this project. 10 00:00:32,350 --> 00:00:35,560 And if you get stuck, check the teacher's notes on each video or 11 00:00:35,560 --> 00:00:39,710 visit our community for help from me, or one of the other students. 12 00:00:39,710 --> 00:00:43,430 Before we get started, it's important to mention that most Android apps 13 00:00:43,430 --> 00:00:46,420 are written in a programming language called Java. 14 00:00:46,420 --> 00:00:48,410 If you're not yet familiar with Java, 15 00:00:48,410 --> 00:00:52,350 it might be a good idea to first check out our beginner Java courses. 16 00:00:52,350 --> 00:00:55,830 They give an excellent introduction to the Java programming language and 17 00:00:55,830 --> 00:00:59,570 will make getting started with Android development a lot easier. 18 00:00:59,570 --> 00:01:02,390 If you're already familiar with Java, then you've come to the right place. 19 00:01:03,570 --> 00:01:07,900 Let's start by talking about some of the very basics of Android programming, 20 00:01:07,900 --> 00:01:10,417 then I'll show you how to set up the tools you'll need to write an app.