Showing posts with label Apps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Apps. Show all posts

Wednesday, 21 September 2016

Some of the websites/apps to enhance productivity and skillsets

These are the apps that I use that make me feel more productive and help me to think better
Here are few sites
Hope this helped!

Monday, 12 September 2016

The best way to learn mobile app development (Android)

If you have no experience with any programming language, the first thing you'll need to do is learn Java. Here are some websites to help you do that:
  • Vogella Java Tutorials - An awesome series of step-by-step tutorials for Java. I like Vogella because it lets you go at your own pace and because the tutorials are simple and easy to follow, even if you have no background in coding.
  • Stack Overflow - A fantastic site for developer Q&A. Pretty much a mandatory resource for any developer, it's a great tool for getting expert help debugging code you've written. (StackOverflow is a good resource for learning Android, too!)
  • thenewboston Java Video Tutorials - One of my absolute favorite resources for helping beginners learn Java. A collection of 87 short video tutorials that will get you familiar with basic Java (they also have hundreds of videos about other programming languages if you're interested!)
  • Trail: Learning the Java Language - Official tutorials from Oracle to help beginners get to know and understand Java. An indispensable resource for new developers.
  • Intro to Programming Course In Java - Udacity - A Udacity course for absolute beginners to Java. I haven't used it myself, but I've heard that it's very good.

When you feel you have good control over basic Java, you can move on to start learning to develop Android apps. Some good resources for learning Android:
  • Codota Extension for Google Chrome - An amazingly useful Chrome extension for Android devs. It lets you save code snippets from any website to your personal 'codebox'. It also adds short annotations to code that explain what each method does. Might help you learn Java as well.
  • Vogella Android Development Tutorials - An awesome series of step-by-step tutorials for Android. I like Vogella because it lets you go at your own pace and because the tutorials are simple and easy to follow.
  • thenewboston Android Application Video Tutorials - One of my absolute favorite resources for helping beginners learn Android development. A collection of 200 short video tutorials that will teach you lots of different Android concepts (they also have hundreds of videos about other programming languages if you're interested!)
  • Develop Apps | Android Developers - The official Android developers website. Practically flooded with useful (and interesting) resources, info, documents tools and more for Android developers.
  • How To Develop Android App - Udacity - An official Udacity course on Android app development. I haven't used it myself, but I've heard that it's very good.
  • AndroidHive - Tutorials, Games, Apps, Tips - Tips, tutorials and helpful information can be found on AndroidHive.
That's it! The resources I listed should probably be enough to allow you to learn and master Android if you put enough effort into it! If you feel what I listed isn't enough, try looking through this list.



Good luck! I hope you enjoy learning (and hopefully mastering) Android, and wish you lots of success! Happy coding!

Monday, 15 August 2016

Some interesting facts about Android


Android is a Mobile Powerhouse

The future of this operating system is limitless. Google has the  futuristic ambition and the funds to take Android to unprecedented  heights. In many areas — such as predicting what users will do next (for  instance, Google Now knows that in the morning you’re getting ready for  work and will tell you about the traffic) — they’ve already surpassed  Apple.

Android has already posted some impressive figures that show that  Android has become the number one mobile operating system in a number of  areas. As of May 2013, 900 million Android devices had been activated. Also, as of the Q4 2012, Android owned 52 percent  of the U.S. mobile market share and an astounding 70 percent globally.  Obviously, these numbers fluctuate regularly, but Android has had a  dominance in the worldwide global market share for quite some time now.

1. Android was not a Google's Idea, Android is a brain child of Andy Rubin the founder of Android Inc. Andy founded the company in October 2003 to offer a new kind of mobile platform to the users. Google bought the company in the year 2005 and hired Andy Rubin to head the Android.


 
2. Android was about to close
After the company was founded it became difficult for the founder to keep it floating and carry out everyday business operations. It is said that Steve Perlman the technology legend saved the company by infusing much needed fund.
 
3. Microsoft thought Android is a Dud. After the release of Android Microsoft's Scott Horn, who was head of the Windows mobile marketing team back then underestimated Android by commenting, “I don't understand the impact they are going to have”.
 
4. Resolution scaling was introduce in version 1.6
For the first time in Donut and Android 1.6 feature like resolution scaling was introduced. This led to modern and more sophisticated version of android.
 
5. Android in Space
A British firm launched a Nexus one into space to control satellite as a part of experiment to see how consumer electronics works in the tough and rigorous condition of space.
 
6. The first code name for Android was only related to food
According to Google’s Dan Morrill the first Alpha version release of Android in 2007 jinternally was named as R2-D2.

7. Do you know Android is open source? Since Google is a member of Open Handset Alliance (OHA) it has given user or interested people to modify the source code OS. This has allowed manufactures to add features in the phone. 

8. Human with a robot appearance is the meaning of the word Android, it refers to Male Android. Gynoid is female looking robot. 

9. Google’s  Android logo derived from the Atari Game called “Gauntlet: The Third  Encounter”. Or at least it seems so, looking at this comparison picture.



10. Google  gives Android free of cost to cell phone manufacturers. 

11. Nearly 500.000 apps
There’s 430.000 apps available apps for android phones and tablets. Roughly 20.000 new apps are added each month.
To compare theres roughly 590.000 apps in app store (for iOS devices).
 
12. Android Has Issues, Like Fragmentation


The main issue with Android devices is fragmentation. Android  fragmentation revolves around phones and carriers not being able to  release Android updates on a timely schedule. Why? Because Android has  gotten so customizable over time, thanks to companies like Samsung and  HTC, that if you own the Samsung Galaxy S4, you may have to wait a few  months before Samsung can add all their extraneous features, like S  Translator, to the hypothetical Android update. Because of this, two  Android users can be using very different versions of the operation  system. It also causes a pain for people who have older devices and  can’t update to newer versions of Android because their carrier or  manufacturer decided not to focus on that device anymore. There is some  fragmentation with Apple devices, but it’s mostly surrounding one or two  features per update (but Apple usually get the best features to older  models). The chart above summarizes fragmentation: The most popular  version of Android is 2.3 Gingerbread, which has 36.5 percent of the  market share, but was also released in 2010, over three years ago.

Thursday, 28 July 2016

Best Dating advice

How to Hack Dating Apps: 5 Tricks From the Co-Founder of Tinder
It's human nature to yes or no a lot of things based on appearance. We do it all day long: Yes to the salad; no to the pizza. Yes to the handsome, well-dressed man in the elevator with you; no to the guy carrying the latest issue of Hustler and a backpack that smells like a college dorm. We all have our preferences, and they're often established in a split second.
Online dating—and all the apps that go along with it—really just takes this essential truth and translates it into an action as simple as swiping left or right. Whether you think that's good or bad, the truth is that the new world of online dating fosters instant judgment, and it can be easy to end up overlooked in a sea of eye-catching options.Want to know how to make your profile stand out?
I may have a few ideas. (I cofounded Tinder in 2012, and I'm now the founder and CEO of a new dating app, Bumble, so I've got a few secrets up my sleeve.) Here are five insider tricks to help you get that guy of your dreams.
Dating Hack #0: This is the most important hack of all… before even starting your online dating life you should go with only well reputataed and trusted dating site. Most of the dating sites out there are spammy and failed to protect your privacy. Thats why we strongly suggest CUPID .
Dating Hack #1: Focus on Your Personality A pretty face is great, but leading with the surface won't get you a deep connection. When you have only a few seconds to catch someone's attention, you need to show off a bit of who you are, not just what you look like. Make sure that you add at least one photo conveying things you really love. Examples:• If you love to ski, surf, ride horses, or hike, then show a photo of yourself being active and adventurous.• If you're passionate about music or concerts, include a photo of you at Coachella rocking out with your friends (but make sure it's cropped in or focused on you).
Dating Hack #2: Message Him First Think men still want to be the first to reach out? Nope. Not only is it flattering to a man to hear from you first, it's also empowering, confidence-building (for both of you), sexy, and cool. Beyond that, it could have an even bigger impact on your dating life because you're making the call as to what type of person you want to connect with.If you're looking for something fun, casual, and short-term, you have the ability to lead with that. If you're looking for someone chivalrous and romantic, you can choose to contact only guys who seem sweet and well-mannered in their profiles. If you always go for bad boys and want to start dating a kindergarten teacher, seek one out. Need help crafting the perfect opener? Here's how to derive a line from a typical guy's profile:
This guy has so much going on in his six photos that it gives you a lot to work with. You could simply send him the bee emoji he seems so fond of, or you could ask about his two years abroad. Oh, and there's always another option: Take the bait and comment on the adorable puppy picture.
Dating Hack #3: Your Main Picture Should Be a Solo Shot It's great that you have friends and look like a bombshell in that photo with your BFF, but group photos create confusion.
Your default profile photo should be an outstanding one of you alone. Don't wear sunglasses or an unusual hairstyle or outfit—show off your typical look without distractions in the background, and pick a photo with a high resolution so it doesn't appear grainy.
Dating Hack #4: No Photos With Guys Even if it's your brother! Fair or unfair, having a shot of yourself with a man can create confusion and make you seem taken when you're not.
Yes, unfortunately some people do join dating apps when they're not technically single, and you don't want to give the impression you're one of them.
Dating Hack #5: Current Photos Only We all have that one amazing photo of ourselves from four years ago. Maybe it's winter now and you haven't seen the sun in a decade, but that photo from your long-ago vacation is a don't. Not only do current photos show you as you are right now, but they also show that you've got fun stuff going on in your life.
A potential partner needs to see you dolled up on a Saturday night, going casual when you're staying in on a Tuesday evening, and other things that you're really doing now, not when you were 22. Be real and stay true to yourself and you'll always win.