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The Africa Android Challenge is all about the software development lifecycle. We'll go from concept to launch on each of the projects. The idea is to come up with a concept and develop it to completion.
We will share everything we learn. It's a great opportunity to learn about Android development and software development in general. You'll also build community by participating.
This group has discussions in the Discussion Forum, an RSS feed (the "Reading List"), a place to post comments and you'll see individual pages here, too.
Recognize Max Bonbhel, AfricaJUG and CongoJUG founder and coordinator in the photo above? That photo was taken at Google's Android headquarters during the JavaOne 2011 timeframe.
Thanks to Google for providing Android phones and assistance with this contest.
Check out these cool submissions to the Africa Android Challenge:…Continue
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Started by Michael Levin Mar 19, 2012.
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Here are some notes from the first meeting about The Africa Android Challenge. That's SeneJUG co-founder and coordinator Lamine…Continue
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Codetown is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of Codetown as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Codetown has room for all of your friends.
Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
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