Class 4 -Layouts

Concept: Tips on Layouts within Layouts
Tip: Make one change at a time, then check if it make sense? Does it do what I think it'll do?

Use background colors to check if layouts are acting appropriately with its properties; fill_parent, wrap_content.
The image on the left is two LinearLayouts (each with two buttons) within one LinearLayout (with vertical orientation). Notice Outline setup.

My thoughts on Android vs. iPhone vs Windows platforms:

There's currently three 'new' platforms for smart phone development; the iPhone, Windows, and Android.

• The iPhone market is popular, but already saturated. As an indie developer, I wouldn't have the manpower to compete against thousands of experienced full time programmers.
• Windows has a history of failure. There was a rumor that went around class that during the unveiling of the new Windows smart phones, the presenter attempted dialing a number only to have the 'blue screen of death' appear.
• Google looks promising and has been gaining market share very rapidly, yet the Android Market is not (currently) saturated. It's also Google; you know a company's made it big when the name is being used as a common verb. I'm going to put my money on Android.