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Android

Posted by Dragos Feleaga
Dragos Feleaga
3,675 Points

Do I need to learn Java before starting the Android Track?

Is it better to start java first and then continue to android or the android track will teach me enough java?

5 Answers

Andres Fuentes
Andres Fuentes
5,155 Points

Hello,

I'd recommend taking Java. It helps build a reference point during android development. There's nothing worse then having to stop and understand a Java concept every few minutes. Good Luck!

Michael Zaro
Michael Zaro
13,196 Points
Michael Zaro
Michael Zaro
13,196 Points

It looks like in the Android track, they begin with talking about Java variables. I haven't personally taken it, so take this with a grain of salt, but I would guess that if they're starting by explaining something as basic as variables in Java, you should be okay starting with the Android track.

You might get a deeper understanding of Java by taking the Java track first, but I would say just start with Android and look things up as needed while you go.

Jacob Bender
Jacob Bender
15,300 Points
Jacob Bender
Jacob Bender
15,300 Points

I took an Android course over the summer from my college, I found that a LOT of it was actually XML, and that the Java was mainly used just for wiring things up. I didn't build anything much fancier then a calculator and such but I think if you know another language like C# or C++ you will be fine.

Dragos Feleaga
Dragos Feleaga
3,675 Points
Dragos Feleaga
Dragos Feleaga
3,675 Points

Thank you both! I think i will start with Java first (for better understanding) :D

Dragos Feleaga
Dragos Feleaga
3,675 Points
Dragos Feleaga
Dragos Feleaga
3,675 Points

Well, I know c++, but I will think of this java track as a bonus for my knowledge.