Coder To Developer - FreeMind

Notes from the book Coder To Developer: Tools and Strategies for Delivering Your Software, by Mike Gunderloy (2004). While the principles are universal, the tools mentioned are specific to .NET. The links from the book that appear in the mind-maps have all been checked and updated (March 2008), where required. This mind-map acts as a contents page, just listing the topics covered in the book. -- Originally from SimonTeW 19:20, 20 Mar 2008 (PDT) Android phones have become a popular electronic item in the last couple of years. An android phone is a phone which runs the Google operating system and is used for calling, texting and data, such as accessing the internet and sending emails. There are a variety of different applications, or apps, available for download. Some are free, and some cost a minimal amount. All applications are available on the android marketplace. Some apps are better than others. There are a variety of different applications, or apps, available for download Games and socializing Many android phone users like to play games on their phones. There are many different game apps available for download. Probably the most popular and one of the best is Angry Birds. This highly addictive, easy to play game offers many hours of playing. Facebook and Twitter both have apps available for download. These allow users to access their account without having to log on to a computer, keeping them in touch. Other great apps There are several websites which android phone users should access in order to find the best applications. One of these sites is https://appreviewsubmit.com. This site gives a top 10 list of apps as well as a synopsis of why the app is so good. This site also provides scanable codes to allow for easy downloading. The app marketplace itself is another great resource for finding the best apps. They are searchable by rating and even come with reviews from people who have actually used it. The marketplace is also searchable by type