I want this blog to be all inclusive, which means catering for the complete beginner (I'm talking about complete beginners to programming and not just Android).
So what does a complete beginner need. It goes without saying that you need access to a computer or laptop.
The next question to consider is which programming language to learn. Take it from somebody that has worked with numerous programming languages over the years, once you know the basics of programming in one language then picking up a new language becomes relatively simple.
If you are a complete beginner then I would begin your programming career by learning java, because this is the language we will be using to write Android apps.
Different people learn in different ways. The way I learn is by doing, so my advice to you is get the tools needed together and get programming. You will not master programming by reading a java book from start to finish. There is a place for books but that comes later.
So what tools do you need. Download Eclipse once you have finished reading this post. Eclipse is an Integrated Development Environment that you need in order to write code, it is free to download. Eclipse is the main tool you need to write Java programs and Android applications.
Where do you download Eclipse from? Remember Google is your friend. I could tell you where to find Eclipse but you need to start using the internet to find solutions - you will never know all the answers your self.
Go get Eclipse now and then come back for the next installment for advice on how to progress.
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