Android Programming for Beginners

FAQ

1. How can I possibly keep track of where all the different files and folders go?

   It is true that Android is a filesystem control freak and we need to make sure that every file is named and placed carefully. However, you don't need to remember the details because we will discuss exactly where to put things as we proceed.

2. String resources seem like they are going to be a bit of a burden, are they?

   The right way to add text to our app is using String resources. Throughout the book, when we are just looking at examples, we will not usually bother with String resources, but when we implement the main projects throughout this book, we will use String resources as they were intended. So we will avoid the overhead most of the time and use them when they ...