From 9960078332f304b332f3bb3e533b105fb3d858b3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Roman Nurik Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 12:48:45 -0800 Subject: Updated developer groups documentation to point to Stack Overflow, also rearranged a few things. --- docs/html/resources/community-groups.jd | 139 +++++++++++++++----------------- docs/html/resources/resources_toc.cs | 2 +- 2 files changed, 67 insertions(+), 74 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs/html/resources') diff --git a/docs/html/resources/community-groups.jd b/docs/html/resources/community-groups.jd index 61fbcc8..a36a425 100644 --- a/docs/html/resources/community-groups.jd +++ b/docs/html/resources/community-groups.jd @@ -1,43 +1,65 @@ community=true -page.title=Android Developer Groups +page.title=Developer Forums @jd:body -

Welcome to the Android developers community! We're glad you're here and invite you to participate in these discussions. Before posting, please read the Groups Charter that covers the community guidelines.

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Welcome to the Android developers community! We're glad you're here and invite you to participate in discussions with other Android application developers on topics that interest you.

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Note: If you are seeking discussion about Android source code (not application development), -then please refer to the Open Source Project Mailing lists.

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The lists on this page are primarily for discussion about Android application development. If you are seeking discussion about Android source code (not application development), then please refer to the Open Source Project Mailing lists.

Contents

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  1. Before you post
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  2. Application developer mailing lists
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  3. Using email with the mailing lists
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  4. Stack Overflow new!
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  5. Mailing lists
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    1. Before you post
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    2. Using email with the mailing lists
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    3. Application developer mailing lists
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  6. Android Market Help Forum
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Before you post

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Stack Overflow

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Stack Overflow is a collaboratively edited question and answer site for programmers. It's a great place to ask technical questions about developing and maintaining Android applications. The site is especially useful for asking questions with definite answers, but can also be used for discussing best practices.

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On the site, questions and answers relating to Android use the 'android' tag. You can look for Android topics by adding '[android]' to your search query, or by visiting the tag page at:

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http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/android

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If you want to ask a question on Stack Overflow, you can use this form. Before submitting the form, make sure to add the 'android' tag so that other Android developers will be able to find your question. As always, before submitting a new question, take a look at the existing topics to see whether another developer has already asked or answered the question.

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If you are getting started with Android development, Stack Overflow may be a great location to ask questions about general Java programming or setting up the Eclipse development environment. Simply tag your questions with the Java or Eclipse tags in these cases.

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Mailing lists

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There are a number of mailing lists, powered by Google Groups, available for discussing Android application development.

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Before you post

Before writing a post, please try the following:

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  1. Read the FAQs The most common questions about developing Android applications are addressed in this frequently updated list.
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  2. Type in keywords of your questions in the main Android site's search bar (such as the one above). This search encompasses all previous discussions, across all groups, as well as the full contents of the site, documentation, and blogs. Chances are good that somebody has run into the same issue before.
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  3. Search the mailing list archives to see whether your questions have already been discussed. + +
  4. Look through the support information available in the 'More' section of this tab. You may find the answer to your question in the Common Tasks, Troubleshooting Tips, or FAQs sections.
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  5. Type in keywords of your questions in the main Android site's search bar (such as the one above). This search encompasses all previous discussions, across all groups, as well as the full contents of the site, documentation, and blogs. Chances are good that somebody has run into the same issue before.

If you can't find your answer, then we encourage you to address the community. As you write your post, please do the following:

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  1. Read -the mailing list charter that covers the community guidelines. +
  2. Read +the mailing list charter that covers the community guidelines.
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  3. Select the most appropriate mailing list for your question. There are several different lists for +
  4. Select the most appropriate mailing list for your question. There are several different lists for developers, described below.
  5. - Be very clear about your question + Be very clear about your question in the subject -- it helps everyone, both those trying to answer your question as well as those who may be looking for information in the future.
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  6. Give plenty of details in your post to +
  7. Give plenty of details in your post to help others understand your problem. Code or log snippets, as well as pointers to screenshots, may also be helpful. For a great guide to phrasing your questions, read How To Ask Questions The Smart Way. @@ -45,77 +67,48 @@ phrasing your questions, read Application developer mailing lists - +

    Android Market Help Forum

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    Using email with the mailing lists

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    Instead of using the Google Groups site, you can use your email client of choice to participate in the mailing lists.

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    To subscribe to a group without using the Google Groups site, use the link under "subscribe via email" in the lists above.

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    To set up how you receive mailing list postings by email:

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    1. Sign into the group via the Google Groups site. For example, for the android-framework group you would visit http://groups.google.com/group/android-framework.
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    2. Click "Edit -my membership" on the right side.
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    3. Under "How do -you want to read this group?" select one of the email options.
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    The Android Market Help Forum is a web-based discussion forum where you can ask questions or report issues relating to Android Market.

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    http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Android+Market

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