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diff --git a/docs/html/guide/index.jd b/docs/html/guide/index.jd index e723235..ecbf97b 100644 --- a/docs/html/guide/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/guide/index.jd @@ -1,62 +1,84 @@ -page.title=Get Started +page.title=The Developer's Guide @jd:body -<p>Welcome to the Android Developer Guide! The <strong>Dev Guide</strong> is your conceptual and practical -introduction to developing applications for Android. With this guide, you're free to explore -which ever topics interest you, based on your goals and experience.</p> - -<p>If you're new to Android, you're probably wondering what it takes to -write a "Hello, World" application. So here it is:</p> - -<pre> -package com.example.hello; - -import android.app.Activity; -import android.os.Bundle; -import android.widget.TextView; - -public class HelloWorld extends Activity { - - public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) { - super.onCreate(savedInstanceState); - TextView tv = new TextView(this); - tv.setText("Hello, World"); - setContentView(tv); - } - -} -</pre> - -<p>That's the only code you need to write!</p> - -<h2 class="small-header">Not convinced?</h2> -<p>If you're still shouting "Show me the code!" then take a look at -more Android code in the <a href="{@docRoot}guide/tutorials/hello-world/index.html">Hello World Samples</a>.</p> - -<h2 class="small-header">Ready to start?</h2> -<p>If you're already convinced you want to develop on Android, -then we'll teach you how to build and run this "Hello, World" application in the -<a href="{@docRoot}guide/tutorials/hello-world.html">Hello World Introduction</a>.</p> - -<h2 class="small-header">Ready for more?</h2> -<p>Once you've got your feet wet (or just want to skip to the heart of Android), the following -sections of the Dev Guide will educate you on the Android ins, outs, idioms and techniques:</p> -<ul> - <li><em>Android Basics</em>: - Learn more about what Android is, what it offers, and how your application fits in.</li> - <li><em>Framework Topics</em>: - Become well versed in the practical matters of developing on Android — from drawing a UI, to storing data, - to drawing 3D graphics, and much more.</li> - <li><em>Developing</em>: - Learn more about developing with IDEs, using Android develop/debug tools, and testing.</li> - <li><em>Publishing</em>: - Learn how to get you application out there, for the world to enjoy!</li> - <li><em>Best Practices</em>: - Get some recommendations on preferred techniques to write the best applications.</li> - <li><em>Tutorials</em>: - Get help doing some of the basics, step by step.</li> - <li><em>Appendix</em>: - Flotsam and jetsam. Find some of those spare nuggets of information.</li> -</ul> - -<p>For more help, you should consider joining one or more of the Android discussion groups. See the <a href="{@docRoot}community/index.html">Community</a> for more information.</p> +<p> +Welcome to the <i>Android Dev Guide</i>! The Dev Guide is +a practical introduction to developing applications for Android. +It explores the concepts behind Android, the framework for +constructing an application, and the tools for developing, +testing, and publishing software for the platform. +</p> + +<p> +The Dev Guide holds most of the documentation for the Android +platform, except for reference material on the framework API. +For API specifications, go to the +<a href="{@docRoot}reference/packages.html">Reference</a> tab above. +</p> + +<p> +As you can see in the panel on the left, the Dev Guide is +divided into a handful of sections. They are: +<p> + +<dl> +<dt><b>Android Basics</b></dt> +<dd>An initial orientation to Android — what it is, +what it offers, and how your application fits in.</dd> + +<dt><b>Framework Topics</b></dt> +<dd>Discussions of particular parts of the Android framework +and API. For an overview of the framework, begin with +<a href="{@docRoot}guide/topics/fundamentals.html">Application +Fundamentals</a>. Then explore other topics — from +designing a user interface and setting up resources to storing +data and using permissions — as needed.</dd> + +<dt><b>Developing</b></dt> +<dd>Directions for using Android's development and debugging tools, +and for testing the results.</dd> + +<dt><b>Publishing</b></dt> +<dd>Instructions on how to prepare your application for deployment +and how to publish it when it's ready.</dd> + +<dt><b>Best Practices</b></dt> +<dd>Recommendations on preferred techniques for writing +applications that perform efficiently and work well for the +user.</dd> + +<dt><b>Tutorials and Samples</b></dt> +<dd>Step-by-step tutorials and sample code demonstrating how +an Android application is constructed.</dd> + +<dt><b>Appendix</b></dt> +<dd>Reference information and specifications, as well as FAQs, +a glossary of terms, and other information.</dd> +</dl> + +<p> +The first step in programming for Android is downloading the SDK +(software development kit). For instructions and information about +the kit, go to the <a href="{@docRoot}sdk/index.html">SDK</a> tab above. +</p> + +<p> +After you have the SDK, begin by looking over the Dev Guide. +If you want to start by getting a quick look at the code, the short +<a href="{@docRoot}guide/tutorials/hello-world.html">Hello World</a> +tutorial walks you through a standard "Hello, World" application as +it would be written for the Android platform. The +<a href="{@docRoot}guide/topics/fundamentals.html">Application +Fundamentals</a> document is a good place to start for an +understanding of the application framework. +</p> + + +<p> +For additional help, consider joining one or more of the Android +discussion groups. Go to the +<a href="{@docRoot}community/index.html">Community</a> tab above +for more information. +</p> + +<p>To return to this page later, just click the "Dev Guide" tab while any Dev Guide page is loaded. </p>
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