Blog Post 1: Lets Make an App!

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My Background:
I have been interested in programming for a few years now. My first language that I was able to learn was called BASIC. I have this old computer system called a commodore 64 that I got off of eBay once, and I decided to try to program on it. BASIC is really easy, yet I found that it could make the most complicated of things. I felt that I could make anything. BASIC is of course, not very practical in today's world. Nothing modern is programmed in BASIC. This inspired me to take on other programming projects like learning C++. However, I have had a massive interest in Android for some time now, and I felt that the perfect way for me to learn modern programming is to develop an android app. So I thought that I will give it a shot.

The Idea:

For my genius project, I have decided to develop, and publish an Android app. I will be creating it over the next few cycles, and all the while, will be learning more about the programming language. The app will probably be very simple, but I intend to make it a fun game. I still have to look into publishing, and what fees are necessary, but I hope to publish my app on the app store.

My Resources:

I already have all the necessary resources for my genius project, I have an Android programming book in order to learn the android programming language. I have a computer with Android Studio, the android programming software, which I will use to create my actual app. I also have a lot of time, which is probably the most valuable thing that I have at the moment. I also have the internet at my side for when I am stuck at certain points.

Timeline

Cycle 1: Develop App Idea

Cycle 2: I will learn how to program in android programming language.

Cycle 3: I will finalize my learning of the programming.

Cycle 4: I will start to program my application

Cycle 5: I will continue to program my application

Cycle 6: I will finalize my application, and then hopefully publish it

What I hope to accomplish

I hope to be able to make a great app overall. I do not want my product to come out rusty. I want it to be exactly as I expected. I also hope that my app is actually enjoyable. I would not look on my app well if it was not good at all.

What's next?

It is the first cycle of the project. So, I will be devoting it to coming up with an idea for an application. I will try to come up with a few, and see which one works the best for me. I will probably make a simple game for my application. That seems the most reliable option.

Link to Android Developers: http://developer.android.com/index.html

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