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Chicago Kotlin User Group x Android ListenersHosted at GrubHub, July 17Coroutines are the new hot stuff, and right now they’re being added to lots of libraries. But what if you don’t want to use an…Continue
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Started by Amanda Hinchman-Dominguez Jul 20, 2019.
We are having an Android App Development class at Valencia starting in August (East campus). It is COP 2660, and has a pre-requisite of COP2800 Java Programming, or permission of instructor. There…Continue
Tags: Education, Programming, Android
Started by Colin Archibald. Last reply by Jackie Gleason Jan 31, 2013.
Does 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 applications? Do you need to install everything through a…Continue
Tags: applet, java, neelands, tablet, android
Started by Michael Levin. Last reply by Colin Archibald Sep 6, 2011.
EveryTrail impresses as a well thought out app with GPS, multimedia and social integration. Not only is it well coded and solid, but the marketing is to the point and clear as well. I like how they…Continue
Tags: mobile, objective-c, travel, iphone, gps
Started by Michael Levin Dec 13, 2010.
Would it be an interest in a gainesville Mobile programming group? Idea is to include android, blackberry, iphone, palm, symbian, and anything else I missed.
Started by Mauricio Tavares Oct 27, 2010.
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Thanks Colin. I was just looking at Android books this weekend and was wondering which ones were better than the others.
I'm teaching an Android class at Valencia. I created a set of type-along videos to help people get started.... you can look at them here:
http://faculty.valenciacollege.edu/colin_archibald/androidprogrammi...
I also can recommend commonsware.com for some e-books that are a pretty reasonable price, and well written.
Looking for Andoid ebooks for dummies for free !
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Microsoft is expanding .NET developers’ toolset with enhancements to Code Optimizations. This feature is part of Azure Monitor offering and now works with the .NET Profiler in Application Insights to automatically detect CPU, memory, and threading issues in production apps and give code‑level recommendations to fix them.
By Edin KapićSam Cox shares a case study on building a startup platform with C#. He explains how C#’s modern, open-source ecosystem, integrated tooling, and robust libraries enabled him to achieve high developer productivity, rapid iteration, and overcome significant performance challenges, ultimately helping the company secure its first paying customer.
By Sam CoxHugging Face has introduced a new integration that allows developers to connect Inference Providers directly with GitHub Copilot Chat in Visual Studio Code. The update means that open-source large language models — including Kimi K2, DeepSeek V3.1, GLM 4.5, and others — can now be accessed and tested from inside the VS Code editor, without the need to switch platforms or juggle multiple tools.
By Robert KrzaczyńskiOracle has released version 25 of the Java programming language and virtual machine. As the first LTS release since JDK 21, the final feature set includes 18 JEPs, seven of which are finalized having evolved through the incubation and preview processes. Nine of these features are focused on performance and runtime.
By Michael RedlichDylan Fox discusses how accessibility drives innovation in extended reality. Learn how the "curb cut effect" applies to XR development, leading to advancements like AI agents, novel inputs, and multisensory experiences that improve user experience for everyone, not just those with disabilities.
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