Learn to code: Make thousands, possible millions.

[semtex]

I thought myself c++ since I was 13 but I haven't done anything major with it in years.

How would I go about getting into mobile application development? I don't know much about the smartphone industry (I own one that my mom bought but I rarely use it because I have no friends).

have you at least done some type of GUI programming?

 

[PikaDaDon]

have you at least done some type of GUI programming?

I have experience with:

OpenGL
DirectX
Win32 API

Coding WinAPI apps is like trying to break out of prison with a broken spoon. I'm sure if I can tolerate that mess I can handle whatever Android/iOS uses.

 

[Type Username Here]

I have experience with:

OpenGL
DirectX
Win32 API

Coding WinAPI apps is like trying to break out of prison with a broken spoon. I'm sure if I can tolerate that mess I can handle whatever Android/iOS uses.

You shouldn't have a problem making Windows Phone/Table apps (Windows 8/ Windows 8 RT). Do you have a .edu address?

 

[PikaDaDon]

You shouldn't have a problem making Windows Phone/Table apps (Windows 8/ Windows 8 RT). Do you have a .edu address?

1) I'd rather develop on a platform with a large market share. From what I've heard and seen it doesn't seem like Windows/Microsoft is doing well in the smartphone/tablet market.
2) Why would I have an .edu address?

 

[Type Username Here]

1) I'd rather develop on a platform with a large market share. From what I've heard and seen it doesn't seem like Windows/Microsoft is doing well in the smartphone/tablet market.
2) Why would I have an .edu address?

Windows 8 is growing. The phone and tablet is gasping for breath, but you can design Windows 8 Apps (for their new RT shyt).

To develop for Android you need to learn how to use java if you don't already know it. Get an IDE (eclipse) and you can develop for it without paying any fees.

For iOS, you need to pay a $100 fee and have a mac. You have to use xcode and it's coded in Objective C.

Don't know about Blackberry.

an .edu address would give you access to certain things.

 

[PikaDaDon]

Windows 8 is growing. The phone and tablet is gasping for breath, but you can design Windows 8 Apps (for their new RT shyt).

To develop for Android you need to learn how to use java if you don't already know it. Get an IDE (eclipse) and you can develop for it without paying any fees.

For iOS, you need to pay a $100 fee and have a mac. You have to use xcode and it's coded in Objective C.

Don't know about Blackberry.

an .edu address would give you access to certain things.

Any recommendations on books I should get? It does seem smart to develop for a growing market as opposed to an oversaturated one.

 

[Type Username Here]

Any recommendations on books I should get? It does seem smart to develop for a growing market as opposed to an oversaturated one.

In my opinion, Windows 8 RT is the best path for you. It is empty right now but it is growing.

For other platforms: For Android, I'd recommend youtube honestly. There are plenty of great websites that will teach you the basics quick (you will have to learn Java though if you don't know it). For iOS, iOS 7 cookbook is good I'm assuming ( I have the 6). Both are heavily saturated though. If you have a background in C, doing Android Operating system stuff can be good.

For Windows 8 Apps, just follow Microsoft's examples online. No need for books. You can develop in C++ and use things you already said you know. It won't be that big of a leap for you, only in learning the new API. If you know someone with an .edu adress, sign up for Dreamspark and they will waive any license fees and you can download all the necessary software for free (including Visual Studio 2013 Professional).

 

[Depreciating Asset]

For anyone interested in an introduction to R, I found a decent intro online module at Code School:

http://tryr.codeschool.com/levels/1/challenges/1

 

[blackslash]

So I'm looking towards the self teaching method...

I have Codeacademy open and recently i've been learning some HTML but from reading this thread I get the idea that I shouldnt make that priority and should rather learn a language more geared towards app/gaming design

Am i right to think this? Would it be more wise to invest most time in learning some ruby then learning some html and css on the side?

Help will be appreciated thanks..

 

[#1 pick]

Good thread

 

[semtex]

So I'm looking towards the self teaching method...

I have Codeacademy open and recently i've been learning some HTML but from reading this thread I get the idea that I shouldnt make that priority and should rather learn a language more geared towards app/gaming design

Am i right to think this? Would it be more wise to invest most time in learning some ruby then learning some html and css on the side?

Help will be appreciated thanks..

Lots of job descriptions I've seen say Python is a must. graduating in May. Guess I better hit up some tutorials and hop on that python wave. Java is my bytch tho.

 

[blackslash]

Lots of job descriptions I've seen say Python is a must. graduating in May. Guess I better hit up some tutorials and hop on that python wave. Java is my bytch tho.

i dnt know if u were tryna help a nikka out but thnx for the tip doe....

 

[porque]

so this is why everyone in The Coli is making 6 figures

 

[el_oh_el]

We need to keep this thread moving. I could use a mentor. Been learning a bunch of theoretical shyt but I doubt I use a lot of this at a job.

Anybody have any comments on the Swift language? It excites me because Objective C syntax was irritating. Swift changes all of that..

 

[newworldafro]

My family sent me and female cousin to this computer programming summer camp at Virginia State Univ. when I was in middle school .. back then we were learning DOS... it was interesting... WASN'T interesting enough to ever want to pursue a career in it.. ......

I yall for being be able to do this ...and the future is only appearing brighter for people in the career with robotics and Internet of Things coming on deck (for good and lots of infused bad unfortunately ) ............................ I might take a dabble one day in this ...