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So, where do you guys learn all this stuff?

So, I'm pretty curious. I've not been on this forum that long but what all you guys do is simply amazing. How/where did you guys learn all this ROM making, porting, linux development and things?
I'm off to Uni next year and I'd like to study programming. So could you give me a little insight to how you guys got started?
Thanks

PaulForde said:
So, I'm pretty curious. I've not been on this forum that long but what all you guys do is simply amazing. How/where did you guys learn all this ROM making, porting, linux development and things?
I'm off to Uni next year and I'd like to study programming. So could you give me a little insight to how you guys got started?
Thanks
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We all started where you did. I haven't had a phone in a couple months (waiting for the next great device) so i might be a little behind though

Austin021296 said:
We all started where you did. I haven't had a phone in a couple months (waiting for the next great device) so i might be a little behind though
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That's good to hear. So how did you get started. Reading documents/books etc? Help from other people?

I would also like some insight on this topic.

Also good luck in programming. I have it now. Intro to pseudocode and in a few weeks we're starting java. It's boring as hell, but the exams are easy. So far I'm a straight A in that class. lol

jaszek said:
Also good luck in programming. I have it now. Intro to pseudocode and in a few weeks we're starting java. It's boring as hell, but the exams are easy. So far I'm a straight A in that class. lol
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Thanks for the tips anyone else?
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PaulForde said:
Thanks for the tips anyone else?
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Well a good place to start looking is the Chef Central
There are plenty of guides there, and that is where I started.

Put ur phone under ur pillow with xda opened on it
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Master™ said:
Well a good place to start looking is the Chef Central
There are plenty of guides there, and that is where I started.
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Thanks, will do.
Really appreciate anyone who contributes to this topic.
So any more tips guys?

PaulForde said:
Thanks, will do.
Really appreciate anyone who contributes to this topic.
So any more tips guys?
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Learn java

Master™ said:
Learn java
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Have learned bits n piece's over time, maybe when I have some more free time I'll sit down and learn as much as possible.

souljaboy said:
Put ur phone under ur pillow with xda opened on it
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Yeah! It works for me!
Osmosis FTW!
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Google is my God

Website designer urgently needed!

Hey guys.
Im in desperate need of a website developer.
You need to have a good knowledge in wordpress
Also, if ur a teenage website designer then strongly encourage u to contact me.
If ur interested PM me, i would prefer if this was a free, non paid affair but i may be willing to negotiate.
The website you will be designing will be for TeenDroid, a brand new teenager only news, review and guide site. At the moment we have a team of 20 strong writers ready but all we need is a site.
Thanks
Adam
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Deafcyclist said:
What would really help is if you describe the project itself. Nobody generally would volunteer to a mystery meat project.
I'm an art student at Gallaudet University that is looking to develops more web designing skill while adding more portfolio pieces so I'm somewhat interested. However, as I'm nearing the end of the semester (about a month left), I can't do anything till after the semester ends so I don't overwhelm myself for the finals.
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I updated the OP. Take a look if ur still interested pm me.
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Alright.
Cheers anyway mate
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Nobody else is interested? :L
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From what I've seen (I've only played with it very slightly), Wordpress is meant to be quite easy to use and learn, for non-developers. Have you thought about just doing some online tutorials to see if you could do it yourself?

Archer said:
From what I've seen (I've only played with it very slightly), Wordpress is meant to be quite easy to use and learn, for non-developers. Have you thought about just doing some online tutorials to see if you could do it yourself?
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Yeah i have. I know basic html, but nothing on the scale needed for the site.
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adamski123 said:
Yeah i have. I know basic html, but nothing on the scale needed for the site.
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Wordpress is all modular though - you don't need to code anything. There's also alternatives like Joomla and Drupal, again built for non-developers.

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Wordpress is all modular though - you don't need to code anything. There's also alternatives like Joomla and Drupal, again built for non-developers.
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What does modular mean? :L
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adamski123 said:
What does modular mean? :L
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Basically, you have a core site template where you set up what pages you have and things like that. You then add plugins (modules) by importing them using an interface.
There's a list of some of the wordpress plugins here...
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/
While you're waiting for someone to come and help, why not have a play yourself.

What about adobe dreamweaver
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NightRiser said:
What about adobe dreamweaver
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That's great for building static sites, but 0% use to a non-developer when it comes to a dynamic site where people can edit content.

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That's great for building static sites, but 0% use to a non-developer when it comes to a dynamic site where people can edit content.
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Oh right ok cheers
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How to make a custom?????(i am asking)

Can anyone make a video on how to make a custom rom?

MonsterMonsteur said:
Can anyone make a video on how to make a custom rom?
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its easy but first you must ask moderator to delete your xda account or you wont be able to make it

feherneoh said:
Even I could not find usable video tutorials
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if you cant do it by tut....dont do it

So...the Op think we , the xda users , have nothing better to do than a video because hes lazy to read
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Mockingbird said:
So...the Op think we , the xda users , have nothing better to do than a video because hes lazy to read
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Spank my ass and call me pinki but you are right!
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Behave guys, behave...
You were just like the OP...
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Maybe he's not a native English speaker..
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MonsterMonsteur said:
Can anyone make a video on how to make a custom rom?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560992
here you go...its got videos too..enjoy
woah.... no thanks to me....
important post in the whole topic...

CnC-ROCK said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560992
here you go...its got videos too..enjoy
woah.... no thanks to me....
important post in the whole topic...
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Isn't that soft modding ?
@OP : I usually act like the other guys who replied earlier to people like you, but today I'm in a good mood so here no videos but a very detailed tutorial on how to build a rom for the X8 and may I warn you and anyone else who reads this, if I receive any PM's regarding ROM building, you will be introduced to my ignore list. XDA is knowledge. I am a user. Instead of bugging a user, dive head first into the vast entity of knowledge here on XDA and you'll be amazed at what you can learn. Aside from that, I'm tired of helping copy cats.

RohinZaraki said:
Isn't that soft modding ?
@OP : I usually act like the other guys who replied earlier to people like you, but today I'm in a good mood so here no videos but a very detailed tutorial on how to build a rom for the X8 and may I warn you and anyone else who reads this, if I receive any PM's regarding ROM building, you will be introduced to my ignore list. XDA is knowledge. I am a user. Instead of bugging a user, dive head first into the vast entity of knowledge here on XDA and you'll be amazed at what you can learn. Aside from that, I'm tired of helping copy cats.
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yup soft moding but.. .he can instead of using the files of the rom make his own files. it is just for instruction on how to proceed.. and it is always better to first learn soft modding than to jump into building from sources and scratch..
EET's method is only for FXP kernel (backbone to all kernels but pretty outdated).. so i guess i wont be interesting.. i am myself waiting for method which will work on alfs kernel and nAa kernel
may be he end up a expert dev cant tell....? .. cant call anyone copy cat.. basic of learning is to first know what to learn...

[FREE] Website design and management for XDA members!

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Bumpity bump
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Oh, you're the CanoeingForKids guy I don't need any website, but good luck though

mfsr98 said:
Oh, you're the CanoeingForKids guy I don't need any website, but good luck though
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Thanks
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Hey, you could be of some help. I am developing a app and I need a website to show info and support for the app. I am going to need to make a website. Think you can help me? I have barely started, but in a few months say, by January next year I will have it finished. Your work seems pretty decent. I am not quite good or know how to make a website, could you make me one?
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Im actually studying to be a web page designer. How is it? Im starting out and haven't really learned alot yet. Haha
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You should use notepad++ or emacs. Microsoft notepad is a pretty terrible tool.
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convert my files
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Free Website Design for XDA Members
As the title states, I am going to be making websites for XDA members, as long as any one of the points below apply:
a) Simple, no online payments/logins/etc
b) Really in a short budget and need someone to make their website
c) A non-profit/small business that needs someone to help with their site
d) Have some time on their hands(It will usually take 2 days for a site)
e) Want to get a free website design!​
Q. Why am I doing this?
A: I am a fairly new web developer who has about 4 websites under his belt(Examples Below) and would like to simply help people while gaining some experience. All my four clients are from four different countries, and 1 XDA member is also part of them.
Q.Why should I trust YOU?
A: Because there is nothing to lose from getting a website from me, and you are not forced to do so:good:
Q.Will you make me a 300 page megasite with huge requirements?
A: As much as I want to, I really do not have the time, nor the will to design something >60 pages.
Q. What do you use to make your site?Will you provide me with manual project files?
A: This is a very personal question for me, and I am not comfortable to answer this question. I will though, let you know that most of the project is done with notepad. That is all I can tell you. I can not provide you with the manual project files. Sorry.
Q. Have you ever worked with any XDA members' site?
A: Yes, I have. I have worked with user JONBOY345 and I am sure he has positive feedback from me.
Q. I have more questions.
A: PM Me.
Things that I need to build your site:
1. Your FTP Username
2. Your FTP Password​
Sites I had made:
Site 1
Site 2
Site 3​
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Can you convert from <html> to website

NH Kom said:
Can you convert from <html> to website
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Eh??
Html is used for making websites. What do you mean?

Archer said:
Eh??
Html is used for making websites. What do you mean?
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Maybe he usually makes websites in Python.
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veeman said:
Maybe he usually makes websites in Python.
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Okay - I'll bite.
First off, I was careful in my wording. Html is used for making websites - not websites are made with html
Secondly, Python (if used for web development) is a server-side language, so you'd still need html to get a working site
Question still makes no sense though! :silly:

@Hidden Username Do you make your sites with like Mediator or Expression or something like that?

Wolf Pup said:
Do you make your sites with like Mediator or Expression or something like that?
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Who are you asking? Quote the post

Archer said:
Okay - I'll bite.
First off, I was careful in my wording. Html is used for making websites - not websites are made with html
Secondly, Python (if used for web development) is a server-side language, so you'd still need html to get a working site
Question still makes no sense though! :silly:
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Okay fine. Python script that writes HTML code
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Wolf Pup said:
@Hidden Username Do you make your sites with like Mediator or Expression or something like that?
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Looking at the websites he's created so far, they look like they were made from scratch.
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My god, I didn't know this thread had replies on it! Sorry guys! Going outside now, will look into it when I am back
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404-Not Found said:
Hey, you could be of some help. I am developing a app and I need a website to show info and support for the app. I am going to need to make a website. Think you can help me? I have barely started, but in a few months say, by January next year I will have it finished. Your work seems pretty decent. I am not quite good or know how to make a website, could you make me one?
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Hi, please PM with exact details of the website
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Crav3 said:
Im actually studying to be a web page designer. How is it? Im starting out and haven't really learned alot yet. Haha
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I can't speak for everyone, but if you are into it and actually want to learn it, it is more fun than "How hard is it?"
I am not studying web developing, but I did my research for a long time(>2 years).
There will be times you wish you never took it, especially when learning some CSS(GODDAMN APOSTROPHE KEY Y U NO BECOME AUTOMATIC SOMETIMES) but all in all, it is very worth it. You don't have to get a job to earn some small $$$, because you can tell people, advertise online, etc.
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Wolf Pup said:
@Hidden Username Do you make your sites with like Mediator or Expression or something like that?
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Hi, I like to keep this secret(My tools) but if you try hard you can easily tell what I used. I'll give you some hints, I use a combo of Adobe: PS, Fireworks, Dreamweaver and sometimes I get scripts and position them accordingly. I will be honest here, NONE of my sites are completely based off notepad, and upon consulting more of my web dev colleagues, I have learned that using notepad/notepad++ is too time consuming and actually decreases productivity.
However, at the end of the day, if the client is happy regardless of what I used to make it, I am also happy.
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Hidden Username said:
My god, I didn't know this thread had replies on it! Sorry guys! Going outside now, will look into it when I am back
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When you say that, you mean to check the weird noise outside?
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404-Not Found said:
When you say that, you mean to check the weird noise outside?
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LOL I still have yet to figure that noise out
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[q] new android learner

is there an app that will show a new user how to learn android? im trying to get my mom to learn how to use her phone other than the basics. im trying to get her to switch from a prehistoric flip phone to a touch screen android and am not there with her to be showing her all the time. i show her when im there but it doesnt seem to stick in her head how to do certain stuff
thanks in advance

m_reyna_16 said:
is there an app that will show a new user how to learn android? im trying to get my mom to learn how to use her phone other than the basics. im trying to get her to switch from a prehistoric flip phone to a touch screen android and am not there with her to be showing her all the time. i show her when im there but it doesnt seem to stick in her head how to do certain stuff
thanks in advance
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Try google "learning Android" or something like that perhaps
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not-i said:
Try google "learning Android" or something like that perhaps
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yea i had done that already but all i get is how to learn android programming and apps for kids to learn

m_reyna_16 said:
yea i had done that already but all i get is how to learn android programming and apps for kids to learn
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Best way is probably to get a magazine... I'm in UK and they do some good android for dummies mags.
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SpyderTracks said:
Best way is probably to get a magazine... I'm in UK and they do some good android for dummies mags.
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thanks, the user guide comes to mind but thats just basic stuff on how to make calls and stuff like that which she already knows. ill look into looking for mags or online articles that she can read that will go more into depth in little details

PlayStore
m_reyna_16 said:
is there an app that will show a new user how to learn android? im trying to get my mom to learn how to use her phone other than the basics. im trying to get her to switch from a prehistoric flip phone to a touch screen android and am not there with her to be showing her all the time. i show her when im there but it doesnt seem to stick in her head how to do certain stuff
thanks in advance
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This is on Google Play Store
"Learn Android 101 by WAGmob"