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Error trying to use Fragment
I am new to Android. I have been working thru some examples in a book called Head First Android Development. I entered a small program using fragments and get a Casting Error.cannot cast…Continue
Tags: Fragment
Started Oct 10, 2017
Fragment Syntax Problem
My name is Rob Sobol.I have been working through a book called Head First Android Development.I hit a syntax error in a simple exercise that uses one fragment. I have been trying to figure out the…Continue
Tags: Fragments
Started Oct 10, 2017
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- How did you hear about Codetown?
- Google Search
- What are your main interests in software development?
- I am a software professional expanding my skills to the Android Platform. I have modified some applications, but I am going thru the Head First Android Development book to round out my skills and obtain a better understanding of Android capabilities. Ultimately I need to add functions to an application we use here at my work place. I need a mentor to help me get thru some of the Android syntax errors I receive and offer some guidance. Thanks, Rob
- Do you have a website?
- http://www.hilightsinc.com
- Anything else you'd like to add? Where do you live? (optional!)
- I live in Hernando Florida, Citrus Hills
I would rather be playing guitar than writing code....
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Happy 10th year, JCertif!
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