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Quinten Carnellie
1,683 PointsShould I learn the Android Development Courses or Java Courses?
So i am trying to learn how to build android apps but I am not sure if i should learn java through the courses first or can i just jump into the android development courses.
1 Answer
Ben Deitch
Treehouse TeacherHey Quinten!
If you're completely new to programming, then you should start by learning Java. The Android framework will make a lot more sense if you come into it with a good understanding of Java (or another object-oriented programming language).
I'd recommend taking these 3 Java courses before getting started with Android:
Once you've got some Java knowledge under your belt then jump on over to the Beginner Android Track.
Hope that helps :)
Quinten Carnellie
1,683 PointsThank you, I'll be sure to do those courses first. But do you think those are sufficient enough or should i also do something like the Java Web Development track?
Ben Deitch
Treehouse TeacherYep, those should be enough to get started. You'll definitely keep learning more about Java as you progress through the Android content, but after those 3 courses you should be well prepared to start in on Android.
Robin Damsgaard Larsen
13,929 PointsRobin Damsgaard Larsen
13,929 PointsIf you have no experience in Java whatsoever, I'd definitely recommend you familiarize yourself with the language before trying to use it in an Android context.