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Coroutine-First Android Architecture w/ Rick BusarowChicago Kotlin User Group x Android Listeners Hosted at GrubHub, July 17 Coroutines are the new hot stuff, and right now they’re being adde… Started by Amanda Hinchman-Dominguez |
0 | Jul 20, 2019 |
Android Class at Valencia CollegeWe are having an Android App Development class at Valencia starting in August (East campus). It is COP 2660, and has a pre-requisite of C… Started by Colin Archibald |
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Jan 31, 2013 Reply by Jackie Gleason |
Java applets on android tabletsDoes anyone own one of the android java-based tablets? If you do, how does it compare to an iPad, and does it properly run java applets and… Started by Michael Levin |
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Sep 6, 2011 Reply by Colin Archibald |
Insanely Great Social Hooks and Innovation on this iPhone/Android AppEveryTrail impresses as a well thought out app with GPS, multimedia and social integration. Not only is it well coded and solid, but th… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Dec 13, 2010 |
Gainesville Mobile Programming GroupWould it be an interest in a gainesville Mobile programming group? Idea is to include android, blackberry, iphone, palm, symbian, and anyth… Started by Mauricio Tavares |
0 | Oct 27, 2010 |
Happy 10th year, JCertif!
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