I'm in a similar situation to OP, in terms of age... but I have no real programming background. Just scripting with bash/perl.
I've ditched the Apple "new shiny" for a while, and I'm going all Linux & Android. I know it requires Java knowledge, but my question is... how much?
Do you think you can start from the Android tutorials on the developer.android.com site, and then fill in the Java pieces as you go, or would that be a bad approach?
I'm just recognizing that programming is becoming more and more a crucial skill, and I think Java and Android are the best place to start. I just want the time/effort spent to be as well worth it, as possible... and not get distracted by something I don't need to know about.
I've ditched the Apple "new shiny" for a while, and I'm going all Linux & Android. I know it requires Java knowledge, but my question is... how much?
Do you think you can start from the Android tutorials on the developer.android.com site, and then fill in the Java pieces as you go, or would that be a bad approach?
I'm just recognizing that programming is becoming more and more a crucial skill, and I think Java and Android are the best place to start. I just want the time/effort spent to be as well worth it, as possible... and not get distracted by something I don't need to know about.
Does that make sense?