Hello all,
I have finally finished Exponent Buddy! The link is here. During the process of finishing the app, I changed the app help feature. Instead of bringing the user to a different screen (which I figured the user would get annoyed about) I made the same step-by-step help display on the same screen instead. Other than the help screen change, no other major changes were made to the display.
After this first week of this challenge, I learned a lot more about java than I thought I knew. I learned how to use different java classes along with intents, and developing more complex algorithms for my app. I gained a better understanding of the android app life cycle aswell. Finally, I became familiar with features that I have never used before; such as toasts, and multiple layout use.
I plan for my next app to be similar to the one aforementioned. I will call it Linear Equation Buddy and it will give the user unlimited linear equations to solve. This app should take me less time since I now know all the common bugs in creating multiple screens and activities. That brings me to my next topic, bugs. Over the course of making this app, I encountered several bugs which tested my determination to reach the deadline on time. I did end up prevailing and now there is more knowledge under my belt for me to start tackling bigger and more complex apps with similar principals as Exponent Buddy.
Soon I hope use my high school level Spanish to translate my app to Spanish so I can reach many more with their native language.
Looking forward to start Linear Equation Buddy next week.
Happy coding,
Mike
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