As an open source developer of simple Android applications, I can’t tell you how ecstatic I am about a new website: MechDome (https://www.mechdome.com/). Finally, a one stop shop to turn your […]
Just letting the user know…
When making apps, I have begun to realize that I don’t do a very good job of creating intuitive and informative interfaces. The fact that the user his the export […]
Critical Velocity! A fun side scrolling arcade style game.
After finishing my Android developer course, I decided to try to put my new found (fledgling) skills to use by making a game. It’s a classic side scroller with an […]
Adding Parse to your App in Android Studio
Parse is a really neat tool for your Android applications, allowing you to have online servers that store game scores, driver id’s, names, logins, you name it! Whatever storage your […]
All about parse!
As many of you probably already know, the parse server service was shut down some time ago. However, on the way out the door, they released all of their material […]
Searching an Array List
Searching an array list: // When we click the search button. public void searchACity (View searchView) { // Set our boolean to false. searchYes = false; // Defining an array […]
Getting photos with intents on Android
During my class for app development, the instructor showed us how to get a photo from the phone’s gallery with intents. I wanted to take that one step farther, so […]
Ship, Captain, and Crew!
Ready to set sail for high adventure? Having trouble deciding which one of you and your friends are going to pay the tip at dinner? That’s why I put together this […]
Testing out List Views in Android app development
Today, in my Android App Developer Course by Rob Percival, he showed us how to make lists in our apps. As is his style, he shows us the meat and […]
A timer app…
Well, my first open source app just hit the play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alaskalinuxuser.hourglass As well as F-droid: Hourglass (Set variable timers with audible alarm and vibration) –https://f-droid.org/app/com.alaskalinuxuser.hourglass Here’s the description: Hourglass […]