Collective Java / Android Development Learning?

aix0 · 30 Dec 2012 at 10:06

Hi

So, something I want to focus on in the new year is learning Java and Android development. In an attempt to make learning as easy and productive as possible, I wondered if there was anyone else out there that was thinking about pursuing the same goals and would consider teaming up?

My thinking is that if a few people (2, 3 or 4) can work collectively towards a shared goal whilst studying and sharing material / knowledge along the way, it has to be a far more productive way to learn.

Personally, I can power through dry material and absorb information like a sponge. However, the stumbling block for me is in the lack of collaboration, discussion and enthusiasm. I imagine that this must be a problem for other people too? Hopefully, this method can help to counter that.

What do you guys think? Is there anyone interested in this?

Blackvault · 30 Dec 2012 at 14:11

Yes I'd be up for that. I've done a bit of Android development myself but as you say at times you can lack the collaboration, discussion and enthusiasm.

Count me in.

Blackvault

aix0 · 30 Dec 2012 at 15:53

Awesome!

I've not really thought about this in much detail (other than what I put in my first post), so it's completely up in the air on how it will work. I suppose we just see who else is interested and go from there.

Might be easier to talk on Gmail chat or something?

Blackvault · 30 Dec 2012 at 16:19

Hi aix0,

I've sent you a trust email.

Blackvault

Tweaker · 30 Dec 2012 at 20:18

What sort of app are you thinking of producing?

bertles86 · 30 Dec 2012 at 20:49

Yeh what kind of app? I could be interested.

aix0 · 30 Dec 2012 at 21:29

Hi Chaps

I guess that the ultimate goal would be to develop an app of some sort, but what that is / would be, I have no idea. I suppose it depends on the people that join in on this and what they want to develop as a collective.

AHarvey · 31 Dec 2012 at 07:24

I'm very much up for this as I have a couple of ideas to make, however my knowledge is basic Python and a few other languages, Java + Android is zero other than some basic youtube vids.

Just setting up the dev environment was a pita

lol

aix0 · 31 Dec 2012 at 08:01

AHarvey said:
I'm very much up for this as I have a couple of ideas to make, however my knowledge is basic Python and a few other languages, Java + Android is zero other than some basic youtube vids.

Just setting up the dev environment was a pita lol

Drop me a mail via trust mate.

escape sanity · 1 Jan 2013 at 21:35

I am potentially interested in this. I already have some very basic Android development knowledge and know a fair bit of Java.

NutterzUK · 6 Jan 2013 at 13:16

Totally up for this, please drop me an email via trust. I have commitments during the day but will be free in afternoons and evenings.

I have past knowledge in java, and in Android (to an extent). I created the spindroid fruit machine app which is available on the market as a final year University dissertation, but I am happy to go from the start again as I am sure there are a fair few things I don't know.

cotton31 · 8 Jan 2013 at 15:53

Would be interested in this. I have to port our iOS app to Android this year!

Mint_Sauce · 8 Jan 2013 at 19:34

I would love to be part of this and have some others to talk through stuff with. I've been learning Java with Eclipse and the ADK but I'm still very much a beginner.

What's the best way to get in touch as a collective, Google+ with hangouts and stuff?

Mint_Sauce · 8 Jan 2013 at 19:35

p.s. for Super n00bs, check out codeacademy.com to learn the basics fast, plus Lynda.com has some really nice video tutorials that are well structured.

aix0 · 8 Jan 2013 at 19:56

Just sent you a message via trust, chaps.

Mint_Sauce · 8 Jan 2013 at 20:59

Got it and Joined your G+ community.

Blackvault · 8 Jan 2013 at 22:56

Just seen the G+ community. I've joined up.

Blackvault

Kingorgg · 9 Jan 2013 at 02:12

If you need any more people, I would be interested in this, I've always wanted to learn Java.

Stryda09 · 9 Jan 2013 at 09:16

I would be interested. Might not have the time to though, would be nice to talk about possible ideas though.

Mint_Sauce · 11 Jan 2013 at 17:14

Join up to the G+ OcUK community, I'm not sure if you have to be invited or can request to join though? We're about to schedule a hangout to chat about stuff and make a start on a simple Pomodoro timer between us. The more the merrier.

https://plus.google.com/communities/118164814082088696122 <-- That might have a request to join button maybe?