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Let's talk testing. By my definition of done, your Android App isn't complete until it has been tested. Not only is it irresponsible to publish an App to the play store without testing it, reviewers will have no mercy if you have a crash prone … [Continue reading]
The Android emulator is great for getting started in Android development. It is convenient that when you download the Android SDK for Windows, Linux or Mac that you get everything you need to start building your first App. This ease of use comes at a … [Continue reading]
The great thing about Android App development is that it is easy to put your App in people's hands. When you do, resist the urge to tell them how to use the App. Observe what they do and what they try to do. Are they trying to interact with the App … [Continue reading]
See how one store owner is running the Email Sign Up App on an inexpensive Android tablet in his retail store to replace his paper sign up form. You can read about it in the second case study. It details how Ron of ronjo.com uses the App to collect … [Continue reading]
Android App design is a particular challenge if you are making an Android App as a side project. For one thing, you don't have a lot of time to painstakingly craft a pixel perfect design. On the other hand, you probably have a limited budget to spend … [Continue reading]