I can't 100% vouch for it because I've never tried to use it on Android, bu=
t
Processing (which is Java-based) is supposed to be usable to program
Android devices quite easily. From my Windows side experience, it is
VERY easy to use- it's aimed at allowing artist-types to create interesting
computer driven interfaces, so it tends to be quite easy for a programmer
to use.

Much like Arduino, in fact, and you'll spot similarities immediately if
you've
used Arduino.

Mike H.

On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 12:20 AM, RussellMc <apptechnz@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm sure Mr Gargoyle has lots to say on this subject but the answer
> can be subtly complex.
> I'm hoping Mr PICList has more distilled wisdom.
>
> I'm looking for an entry method  to Android "smartphone" programming
> which requires the minimum possible
>
> MUST be Android.
>
>  - learning
>  - effort
>  - time to "hello world" level programming  involved
>
> Take it home this evening, be running programs by bedtime* ... would
> be acceptable.
> (* today!)
>
> for
>
>       (i) An intelligent person with minimal exposure to computer
> languages or programming
>           (Maybe a Doctor, Lawyer, Artist, Mechanic, ...)
>
>       (ii) An intelligent person with good genera programming
> concepts but with
>            no language knowledge assumptions made.
>            (eg they may be a genius in System 360 assembler but have no
>                  other programming exposure)
>
> (So it's "EASY", it's just like C/C++/Java/BASIC/Forth/ ... is meaningles=
s)
>
> Being free is not essential but is highly desirable.
> The solution  can obviously  sacrifice functionality and speed of
> execution for simplicity.
>
>
>        Russell
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