lessons learned by a freelance android developer - claes buckwalter - droidcon.be 2011
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Lessons Learned by a Freelance Android
DeveloperClaes Buckwalter
My History with Android
• Jan 2007 – Moved to Belgium
• Sept 2009 – HTC Hero
• Sept 2009 – Signed up for Mobistar data plan
• Nov 2009 – First app in Market
• Nov 2009 – Switched to Telenet data plan
• Feb 2010 – First freelance project
• Maj 2010 – Switched to Mobile Vikings data plan. Happy.
• Sept 2010 – HTC Desire
My First App
My First* Freelance Project
*and only so far
Lessons Learned...
Each Platform Is
Different
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Not.
Take advantage of Android’s unique features
Good UX is Hard
Google I/O 2010: Android UI Design Patterns(dashboard, search bar, action bar, quick actions, companion widget)
Closing Advice
• Never make a straight port
• Take advantage of each platform’s unique features
• Apply UI design patterns and best practices
Thanks for listening!
claes@buckwalter.se
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