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[teddy379]

So,
I'm new to programming, my background is C, pretty much the basics. I want to program applications and games for Android/iPhone and I was wondering what's the best language and where do I start.
Thanks a lot.

[nicckk]

If I'm correct the Android apps are written in Java. You can get started using the Android SDK. Android SDK | Android Developers. iPhone apps are coded in Objective C. You can get started with this link iOS Dev Center - Apple Developer;it includes Code Samples and tutorials.

[isuru]

If you know C, you can easily learn Java. Java is inherited from C. You can program for Android with Java. Java is very good language to learn Object Oriented Programming too. Or you can learn start Python. Start with what you have interest.

[teddy379]

What's an SDK and how's that related to Java for example?

[nicckk]

An SDK is a software development kit. It contains tools that allow you to create certain software packages.

[isuru]

teddy379 said:

What's an SDK and how's that related to Java for example?

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It may be something as simple as an application programming interface (API) in the form of some files to interface to a particular programming language or include sophisticated hardware to communicate with a certain embedded system. Common tools include debugging aids and other utilities often presented in an integrated development environment (IDE). SDKs also frequently include sample code and supporting technical notes or other supporting documentation to help clarify points from the primary reference material.

You basically use SDK for programming. You use it to write programs and it includes API, Class Files, Help Files, and documentation.

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