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but quite frankly have no idea where to start Pick up their respective SDKs, read their docs, and spruce up on their primary languages (Objective C for iOS, Ja

by Cabal 16y ago

but quite frankly have no idea where to start Pick up their respective SDKs, read their docs, and spruce up on their primary languages (Objective C for iOS, Java for Android). Having a device for each will be needed in the long run, but you can get started with just the SDKs and emulators. If I choose a platform now (iOS or Android), am I essentially "stuck" in the platform or can I jump between the two? Not really, but as mentioned above, you will be jumping languages in most cases. If you're planning on supporting both platforms (or more), standardizing your back-end and any intermediary code/technology will save time and effort. What do I need in terms of knowledge, skills, funds(?), to begin this learning process? Funds will be specific to your venture, but a good foundation in C++/Java is more than enough to get you started. Get reading!

bakhlawa 16y ago
I'm assuming dropping a couple thousand dollars for a Mac and a "dev account" is obligatory to get any serious iOS training, development, testing? Still fail to understand why Java was chosen for Android, but oh well, the learning curve ought to be flatter.
- Cabal 16y ago
  I'm assuming dropping a couple thousand dollars for a Mac and a "dev account" is obligatory to get any serious iOS training, development, testing? Good point, had a brain fart. I suppose it depends on how little you want to spend, obviously bigger is better. On the cheap end, I've had no problems developing in the past on a cheap refurb Mini (Intel-based) after swapping in memory and a faster drive. Also, you can pick up the SDK and Xcode with an unpaid developer account, but will need the real thing for publishing to the App Store. Still fail to understand why Java was chosen for Android, but oh well, the learning curve ought to be flatter. I think you've mostly answered your own question: everyone knows it. On the bright side, the latest JVM with JIT is pretty nice.

by Cabal 16y ago

bakhlawa 16y ago

I'm assuming dropping a couple thousand dollars for a Mac and a "dev account" is obligatory to get any serious iOS training, development, testing? Still fail to understand why Java was chosen for Android, but oh well, the learning curve ought to be flatter.

Cabal 16y ago
I'm assuming dropping a couple thousand dollars for a Mac and a "dev account" is obligatory to get any serious iOS training, development, testing? Good point, had a brain fart. I suppose it depends on how little you want to spend, obviously bigger is better. On the cheap end, I've had no problems developing in the past on a cheap refurb Mini (Intel-based) after swapping in memory and a faster drive. Also, you can pick up the SDK and Xcode with an unpaid developer account, but will need the real thing for publishing to the App Store. Still fail to understand why Java was chosen for Android, but oh well, the learning curve ought to be flatter. I think you've mostly answered your own question: everyone knows it. On the bright side, the latest JVM with JIT is pretty nice.