I am not a expert at Android but I enjoy what I do and attempt to learn every aspect of products for development. I do have a number of years under my built in the IT, Computer Analyst, Software and development and the Computer Consultant fields (As you can tell I'm not a young pup) . I have also worked in the Graphics Editing field for a little bit... Do to the pleasant economy I have been working with a number of small development groups that evaluate software base codes for security flaws.
I was a dedicated Windows WM developer but Android has caught my attention and I have committed myself into learning more about this OS to start developed quality apps for Android.
I am still learning the Android platforms ins ands outs but hope to get everything all figured out soon enough.
I was playing with computers when you had to type punch cards, and the computer itself was huge and usually housed in an air conditioned room, about the size of a 3 bedroom ranch. Gee, guess I'm giving my age away too One thing I've done, which helped a lot was to download the manual prior to my getting the Droid X and reading it from cover to cover. So, when I finally did get the X, I was very familiar with it. As for an occupation related to telephony, nope. Spent 21 years in the Air Force and 18 years working at one of the local teaching hospitals. I just like to mess around with gadgets.
retired helicopter pilot/38 years, so i've got some hi mileage myself.
i find the download manual and the one that came with the dx to be one of the worst manuals, back to the days with the star tac from motorola when i was with gte, before it became verizon.
i read the manual but it really doesnt go into the nooks of android its just a submersive OS i appreciate guys i hope you all keep that interest in tech to keep us all moving.
hallcp1019 wrote: i read the manual but it really doesnt go into the nooks of android its just a submersive OS i appreciate guys i hope you all keep that interest in tech to keep us all moving.
Yeah the manual can bit a bit limited at times but its a good starting point, I learned that if you used Ubuntu,Fedora Unix, Debian and other Linux based OS it helps to get a understanding of the Android OS because it is designed from Linux kernel and I have used these OS in some level over my years.
Wildman wrote: I am not a expert at Android but I enjoy what I do and attempt to learn every aspect of products for development. I do have a number of years under my built in the IT, Computer Analyst, Software and development and the Computer Consultant fields (As you can tell I'm not a young pup) . I have also worked in the Graphics Editing field for a little bit... Do to the pleasant economy I have been working with a number of small development groups that evaluate software base codes for security flaws. I was a dedicated Windows WM developer but Android has caught my attention and I have committed myself into learning more about this OS to start developed quality apps for Android. I am still learning the Android platforms ins ands outs but hope to get everything all figured out soon enough.
you are an inspiration.I am 20 years old and I too love tech, I build computers and enjoy fixing electronics and learning about all kinds of software/hardware and os's. I study and research everyday, maybe someday i'll be an expert like you
hallcp1019 wrote:I've done a bit of coding for websites I have ran but I took about a year of programming and its just something you love or hate lol there is no middle ground there I was taught through the build from the ground up but would have loved a few prewritten sets of code lol...either way it's no picnic for us beginners at times I do get dissapointed at the exclusions of basic features I find my self fiddling for hours thinking man I miss my old moto track phone ...you the old one that looked like a house phone with a pullout antenna and a text only display with like 5 lines lol but when these things really find the full functionality of a pc ill be more excited I guess im greedy in that aspect wanting more in a phone when I still have things to learn but I would say I don't think its asking too much for google to have a site dedicated to learning every aspect of the os that will probably be the top dog in coming years
I guess I am one of the ones that loves it but you got one up on me because I really wasnt crazy about coding websites, it can be just as complex as app if not more at times. Working with all those hyperlinks, addresses and security access rights could drive anyone to drink. .
I have learned that even with a detailed instruction manual in hand a person learn better with human feedback. Even with preconfigured lines of codes you still would have to understand debugging it and understanding with each line is configured to to do and what outcome will happen to every line after and before that connecting line because it can change the outcome of every connecting code, without this info it will be like a user being given every part for a motherboard and told to build a working motherboard without help.... I sure wouldnt want to be around when that system is powered up the first time..
