Writing Android apps with Javascript?

Question

Can you write android apps in Eclipse using Javascript only. If so how. thanks!

Answer 1

You normally use Java, not JavaScript. You need to download the SDK to get started.

Answer 2

As already stated you need to write the app in Java, but not really very much of it. If you know more about JavaScript and want to make your app in that. You can make an app that is simply a webview pointed towards towards your webpage where all the actual HTML and JavaScript will be. This has the added benefit that you don't have to update the app every time you make a small change and you can have an iPhone app pointed at the same page as well.



This can however be a complicated maneuver and will not be as fast as running native Java directly on the device.



I would recommend that you simply jump into Java though, as it is a great programming language.

Answer 3

No you can't. Use Java or python. You need the android SDK and you can setup with eclipse



http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html



http://www.chhitizbuchasia.com/articles/chhitiz/2011/02/Setup%20Android%20SDK%20With%20Eclipse.html



Good luck!