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Android

Posted by Rohan Tribhuvan
Rohan Tribhuvan
2,105 Points

Is it recommended to go through the Learning JAVA track before Android Development track?

I have no background in Programming. Just finished the Digital Literacy Track. Any suggestions would be warmly welcomed?

2 Answers

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points
Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

Hi Rohan,

I think it would make sense to do Java before progressing into Android.

The key Java structures etc carry over, so it is good learning. It also covers off some concpets such as object oriented programming.

However, the Java course digs deep into data structures and does a lot of great work in the console. Whilst that can be a little confusing, work at it as that learning will give you confidence to get stuck into tricky programming concepts.

Both tracks are great but I would say it makes more sense doing the Java one first.

Happy coding!

Steve.

P.S. Remember, if you get stuck on anything, just shout in the Community pages - you'll get help!

Rohan Tribhuvan
Rohan Tribhuvan
2,105 Points

Thanks Steve. It makes sense.

Ryan Chadha
Ryan Chadha
1,232 Points

I started the android track but realized I know nothing about java (and wasn't understanding a lot of the course). So I am switching to the java track before I come back to the android track.

Jacob Bergdahl
Jacob Bergdahl
29,119 Points
Jacob Bergdahl
Jacob Bergdahl
29,119 Points

It's not required, but yes, I would definitely recommend you to go through the Java track first, especially if you're serious about wanting to learn Android development. It will help you greatly.