Dive into Android OS Development!

With the shipment of the T-Mobile G1 there’s now an ever-expanding base of users on the new Google Android Platform. If you are an application developer this is an excellent platform to develop on with a bright future ahead of it.

Here’s some development resources to help get you started:

  • The Android HomePage
    This is where it all begins. You can get the SDK here, find out what Android can do, and even take your first steps writing the classic Hello, World application.
    http://code.google.com/android/

  • anddev.org – Android Development Community and Tutorials
    Arguably the best Android development resource to date. With tutorial videos and lots of sample applications and projects to work from. As well as a friendly and supportive community.
    http://www.anddev.org/index.php

  • Android Discussion Groups from Google
    These are Google’s own discussion groups. Topics support beginner-level questions, experienced android developers, OS Internals, security, etc.
    http://code.google.com/android/groups.html

If you’re looking for general Android discussions outside of development-related chat check out the Android Community at http://androidcommunity.com/

God Bless America

So the American people have spoken and our new President will be Barack Obama… I thought I’d write something about it.  However, while I’m rarely at a loss for words, this time I wasn’t sure what to say. However a dear friend and someone I truly admire and respect DID write something about this. And it couldn’t have summed up my feelings any better.

http://przblogue.blogspot.com/

In particular, this really hits things home with me…


No, I didn’t vote for Barack Obama. The reasons I didn’t vote for him are myriad- I don’t share his beliefs; I don’t think he’s qualified; I don’t think the government’s place is to be involved in the day-to-day individual’s business; I like smaller government, etc., etc. I do think he’s fairly genuine on many things- I truly believe that he cares about this country, and I don’t see him as evil incarnate like many others do…. our society has progressed and evolved.