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How to program?

Hi,
I have an easy question...^^
How can I program programs for my phone?
Is there anywhere a tutorial or something like that?
Or are all of you just very high skilled programmer?
I'm very interested in programming, but I only handl Java and php..
I hope someone of you can explain me where I can learn this =)
Greetings
Chris
PS:I hope I posted this in the right section...^^
PPS: I'm from Germany so I'm sorry for any mistake in my sentences and I hope there is also a German programmer who can show me a tutorial on German, but English is also OK.

I asked this question a few months back and no one helped. Here is what I have been able to find on my own:
To program for your Windows Mobile device you need Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard edition or later. That is an expensive development program. If you buy that program, you can download a Windows Mobile plugin for free that includes an emulator for debugging.
I personally refuse to shell out tons of cash for the ability to program for my phone for personal use. I have not been able to locate anywhere on the internet even the slightest hint of a way that I can write a program for my phone with open source or free software. I use notepad++ and g++ for my coding needs so I was really hoping for a way to program using only these tools with perhaps an additional library.
Speaking of libraries, open gl es is open gl for embedded devices such as your Raphael. I have been unable to find an open gl es tutorial that does not involve buying Visual Studio.
If anyone can find anything else, please post here.

I've used C# and C\C++ to write programs for Pocket PC\Windows Mobile. Java I believe you can use with limited functionality (not the same as on the web). Php is a web langange I believe??

Are you using C++ via Microsoft Visual Studio, or do you know how to compile mobile programs without dropping money in Microsoft's bank?

@Chunkyeggfoo
I know that php is for the web
I only wanted to show, that im not a totally noob in programming ^^
But my question was: Where do you learned this? Did you have an online tutorial, or from school? Or somewhere else...from a book maybe?

Here is one answer to the question.
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/mobile/WiMoSansVS.aspx
I have never followed this guide because I use Visual Studio 2008. I started programming using visual basic .net (VERY EASY TO LEARN). Later, I wanted to write applications for the today screen and I needed to learn C++ and the win32 API. (NOT FUN!!!) The good news is that I have several programs that I use on my today screen including weather, calendar, battery monitor, task switcher, music player and an alarm. It has taken me about a year to become pretty proficient. NOTE: when you move from managed code (.net framework) to unmannaged code (C++, win32) you have to be VERY careful to properly manage device memory or you will end up with memory leaks.
I've attached a picture of my today screen to illustrate the possibilities.
Have fun
Edit
You can also download evc4 and the evc4.sp4 from the following links.
http://www.download.com/Microsoft-eMbedded-Visual-C-/3000-2212_4-10108490.html
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...F4-91D3-4DBE-986E-A812984318E5&displaylang=en
This will be a very powerful tool but probably very hard to learn too...

Check out this thread. It has lots of info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=445396

You can take a C++ programming class at most community colleges (not state or UC, ie very expensive). im currently taking the pre req that will allow me to take it next semester.

I think,the simpliest way is the Basic4PPC(Basic for PocketPC). Use Google and search for it.

programming
i guess the best way is learn C#, i'm a visual basic programmer and the best app you can do with it is database app, if you want to do more powerful app for your phone is better to learn C#
i'm learning c# right now

try these two
http://www.smorgasbordet.com/pellesc/
http://trajectorylabs.com/win32.html

Creating Applications...

Just thought I'd double check this before I buy, but it is possible to write applications for this phone using java? Soz if its a stupid question but thats kinda what am needing lol.

No, it's not.
However it should be possible to use the android SDK which sadly kinda looks like Java.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/1.5_r3/index.html

Thanks for the reply. Thats a bit guttin, I thought that android supported java (or a mobile version of java). To be honest I'm just really lazy and dont want to learn a new language lol.
Do you know if android does support java and its just this phone that doesnt? Or is this the case with all android phones?

Irregular Programming said:
No, it's not.
However it should be possible to use the android SDK which sadly kinda looks like Java.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/1.5_r3/index.html
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What? It's probably not a good idea to go around spouting misinformation like this. "Irregular Programming" indeed.
Perhaps you may like to read through: http://developer.android.com/guide/basics/what-is-android.html#applications
To ExO_PoLiTiX: you won't need to learn a new language, you'll just need to be aware of how the Dalvik (basically the java virtual machine Android runs) system works, and what you do/don't have access to.
My advice would be to read the page I linked above and then go down through all the pages in the side menu. There are also a whole bunch of example projects available for download from that site, all of which can be imported directly into eclipse, provided you've installed the SDK and ADT plugin.
If you already know java you'll find Android development will be a breeze.

iammorris said:
To ExO_PoLiTiX: you won't need to learn a new language, you'll just need to be aware of how the Dalvik (basically the java virtual machine Android runs) system works, and what you do/don't have access to.
My advice would be to read the page I linked above and then go down through all the pages in the side menu. There are also a whole bunch of example projects available for download from that site, all of which can be imported directly into eclipse, provided you've installed the SDK and ADT plugin.
If you already know java you'll find Android development will be a breeze.
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you dont know how good that is to hear! lol I will have a look through the pages you suggested. Thanks for that. I plan on writing a game which uses the network features of the phone alot. My only experience of creating games is through java so thats why I wanted to use android =-)
Thanks again

iammorris said:
What? It's probably not a good idea to go around spouting misinformation like this. "Irregular Programming" indeed.
Perhaps you may like to read through: http://developer.android.com/guide/basics/what-is-android.html#applications
To ExO_PoLiTiX: you won't need to learn a new language, you'll just need to be aware of how the Dalvik (basically the java virtual machine Android runs) system works, and what you do/don't have access to.
My advice would be to read the page I linked above and then go down through all the pages in the side menu. There are also a whole bunch of example projects available for download from that site, all of which can be imported directly into eclipse, provided you've installed the SDK and ADT plugin.
If you already know java you'll find Android development will be a breeze.
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Yup, I was wrong.
I was sure I've read about android using its own brand "Java-lookalike" language.

blahzay blah

Irregular Programming said:
Yup, I was wrong.
I was sure I've read about android using its own brand "Java-lookalike" language.
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You can actually import the main java (e.g. javamail) classes into your projects so android runs almost all of Java.

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Android NDK usage

Hey there, I'm kinda new to android and coding in general, but I was wondering if someone could answer a few questions I had about the android NDK, preferably by someone that has actually used it.
1. How big of a performance boost could I get by using the NDK with a program that is currently runs slow due to a large amount of math processed each loop?
2. How hard is it to transfer data between the java and C/C++ code?
3. Is it possible to get input within the C++ code from the touch screen or keyboard?
Thanks, and sorry if this is the wrong thread for this, I wasn't sure where to put it.

enderx1 said:
Hey there, I'm kinda new to android and coding in general, but I was wondering if someone could answer a few questions I had about the android NDK, preferably by someone that has actually used it.
1. How big of a performance boost could I get by using the NDK with a program that is currently runs slow due to a large amount of math processed each loop?
2. How hard is it to transfer data between the java and C/C++ code?
3. Is it possible to get input within the C++ code from the touch screen or keyboard?
Thanks, and sorry if this is the wrong thread for this, I wasn't sure where to put it.
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i havent written anything with android yet but i have done java and c++ for a bit so i can tell you that for the most part, translating from java to c++ shouldn't be TOO difficult IMO

Could I use Android Studio to make PC programs?

With that title, you might think I'm an idiot, but I'm just pre-noob. I'm not sure how accurate the question was worded. I'm sorry.
I am just starting with Java. I got a For Dummies book, and read a few chapters for the theory, and now, I'm about to go back to the beginning to start typing in examples for the practical. But I'm confusing myself with all the IDE choices. I plan on building for Android, but also standalone for PC or web or however it works. My problem is the desire to get used to one IDE workflow and layout from the beginning.
Sorry for all the background, but can I follow along with the code in my book and learn the Android-specific stuff later? Or is Android Studio APK specific.
Sub question(and I'm sorry im posting this on an Android Studio forum), but would I be better off with Eclipse/NetBeans from the start?

saneinsylum said:
With that title, you might think I'm an idiot, but I'm just pre-noob. I'm not sure how accurate the question was worded. I'm sorry.
I am just starting with Java. I got a For Dummies book, and read a few chapters for the theory, and now, I'm about to go back to the beginning to start typing in examples for the practical. But I'm confusing myself with all the IDE choices. I plan on building for Android, but also standalone for PC or web or however it works. My problem is the desire to get used to one IDE workflow and layout from the beginning.
Sorry for all the background, but can I follow along with the code in my book and learn the Android-specific stuff later? Or is Android Studio APK specific.
Sub question(and I'm sorry im posting this on an Android Studio forum), but would I be better off with Eclipse/NetBeans from the start?
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no, you can't use Android Studio at the moment, because it's designed only for Android development.
you should start with NetBeans or Eclipse, and then migrate to Android Studio

C++ Problem

Well, Im making a app game to android devices and I have a problem, android studio has a problem that doesnt support c++, I think that is because the heyzap mediation has c++ or something, not sure, so I intalled the all the Sdk manager tools with the ndk and all and the problem still ther, how can a fix it?
Have you builded an apk from buildbox for android studio or eclipse, help me please, thanks.

The best choice would be spoj.com to practice cpp problems as it won't reveal answers as other sites do, so we have to try and solve by ourselves with which we can think without seeking for a solution.... However there are other alternatives to these are some of them.
Hackerrank.com. Good for beginners
codechef.com
Codemonk challenges
There are many more sites through which you can practice c++, but focus on one website and practice in it only. Later try solving coding challenges to master the concepts.

Thanks but Im not practicing, I need to build an apk file from the files that Ive exported from buildbox, is an app so there is a problem that android studio cannot compile or support c++ I supose.