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Java interview, how to prepare? [closed]
I have an interview coming up for a junior JAVA/Android developer role. The interview will consist of a whiteboard coding test.
what is the best way to prepare, and what topics must I be familiar ...
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1answer
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How to get interest in programming especially in java and android [closed]
I am new in this community. I just completed my Btech in Computer science, I have interest towards programming especially java. I started studying java but i am little bit slow in logic and ...
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2answers
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Best practice for combining a Java Applet/ Android interface?
I'm working on an online game, which I am seriously considering writing a Java Applet for it. The game is not overly complex on the features. I'm considering at some point having at least 3 versions ...
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What parts of Java do I need to learn for specific software projects?
I'm starting a 12 week Java course next month through my local junior college. I'm starting from square 1. I have a basic understanding of OO and Java will be my first OO language. My Google-Fu ...
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What is the ideal learning path to building Android apps with Scala, without prior Java experience
Unfortunately, there are not currently any books on the subject of 'Learn Android Development with Scala', which would be the ideal solution. I'm guessing that I'll need to pick up at least 3 books ...
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Why don't mobile platforms support generational garbage collection?
Both Windows Phone/Xbox and Android lack support for generational garbage collection. This is frustrating for a lot of programmers. There seems to be a legitimate engineering reason to it, but I can't ...
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4answers
561 views
Jump into Android or learn Java basics first?
I am quite proficient in C and know some C++, but never touched Java. Recently I got an idea for an app which I think has potential, and I want to develop it.
I am planning to go Android first, ...
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2answers
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Open Source P2P Java Chat library
I am making a P2P Android application. The initial functionality I am aiming for is chatting.
Can anyone please suggest a good open source P2P library, using which I can build my application upon? ...
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Dedicated graphics needed for developing 3D Android apps? [closed]
Intel 3000 graphics should be decent enough for developing 3D Android apps, correct? I mean, if the phone can handle it, so can onboard graphics?
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3answers
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Is it true that having the Nexus S is much better as an Android developer?
Soon, I'll be starting Android development, as I know a bit of Java. I'll also be getting an Android phone. My two options are the Nexus S and the Atrix 4G. I've heard the Nexus series is ideal for ...
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2answers
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What is the proper way to implement the OnClickListener interface for many buttons
My Android Activity contains multiple buttons that all need an OnClickListener. I've seen lots of different ways of doing this such as::
Implementing the interface in activity class
Creating a ...
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I want to learn Java but I am finding it difficult - Can anyone recommend a tutorial? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the best Java programming book out there for starters?
I am 14 years old and I want to learn computer programming. I've decided to start with Java as I can use ...
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I am learning Java and thinking about how and when to learn Android?
I am learning Java and I was wondering about when it would be best for me to try to develop something for Android? I have two specific concerns.
1.How is the Android API different from the main Java ...
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Designing a Technical Interview
The startup company that I'm employed at is looking to open an office overseas, and I've been tasked with coming up with some reasonable questions that will be used use to help find/hire some suitable ...
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6answers
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How could I make a good start developing smartphone applications?
I'm an experienced front end developer but I have no experience in Java and Objective-C. I am not sure it will be worth the time investing in learning without any financial luck from the beginning.
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2answers
389 views
As a C# developer, how much “advanced” Java do I need for Android development?
I'm a professional .NET -C#- developer who's interested in doing development for Android. I'd like to know if it's really necessary for me to first read a book or two on Java (like Java For ...
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1answer
264 views
I have free time for Android development. I'd like suggestions on how to tackle this effectively
I'm finishing college for good tomorrow, then leaving my current programming job the next day. I'll be looking for opportunities, but I may end up with a month or two without a job, so with lots of ...
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5answers
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Organizing classes with many properties that need to be iterated through
Sometimes when I'm working with a class (usually one that represents a database model), I'll have about 15 different properties on it, usually of different types. These are properties that need to be ...
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8answers
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How do I choose an Android phone for testing my application?
I'm starting to develop for Android. Do I need to buy a certain Android phone to test my application, or does any android phone work?
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7answers
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Costs of Switching to Java
I'm a C# dev and I have plans of starting to develop apps targeting Android, which of course means Java. I have heard good things about Mono for Android and the idea of reusing my skill set is ...
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3answers
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What have my fellow Delphi programmers done to make Eclipse/Java more like Delphi?
I am a veteran Delphi programmer working on my first real Android app. I am using Eclipse and Java as my development environment. The thing I miss the most of course is Delphi's VCL components and ...
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5answers
563 views
What are your experiences selling on the Android Market? 1 year on
Follow up to this question
So a lot has changed in the smartphone market in the last year (Specifically Androids market share, OS updates and marketplace updates). Given these changes I think it is ...
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7answers
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Why is there no Git client for Android?
Since there is a pure Java implementation of basic Git features called JGit, which also has a couple of heavy-duty users (Gerrit), I can't help to wonder: why hasn't someone implemented a basic Git ...
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3answers
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How to port a J2ME application to Android platform?
I have heard that there are soft wares for converting an existing J2ME app to Android? But I was doing a manual conversion till now. Am I doing a silly job/is it possible to do convert any J2ME ...
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Java and what to do with it
I've been browsing through several websites and several topics on this website.
Now I'm just a starting programmer and I want to make a good decision.
From what I understand is that Java is used ...
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4answers
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Programming curricula
There are a lot of schools that teach Java and C++ but whenever I see the syllabus for one of these classes it's almost always some cut and dry OO stuff with possibly some boring end of class project. ...
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5answers
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Does learning to develop for iOS create a lock-in?
If I begin my career (first job) with developing on the iOS platform, does that lock me in into iOS and Mac OS X development only? By locking me in I mean will that create barriers for me to switch ...
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8answers
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How hard would it be for a Python developer to start programming for Android?
So far the only programming language I have any experience with is Python 3, and I'm at maybe an intermediate level on that.
I was thinking about picking up a book on Java programming in general and ...
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6answers
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As a C# developer, would you learn Java to develop for Android or use MonoDroid instead?
I'd consider myself pretty well versed in C#. It's my language of choice at the moment, and it's where basically all my professional experience lies.
Still, I'm puzzled by the existence of the ...
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4answers
216 views
Copyright issues with encryption algorythms
I'm developing an application for Android/Java. This application is a kind of password manager, so I'm storing encrypted passwords under the hood of a master password. There are a number of encryption ...
