What do I need to have to start developing roms? I really want to be a part of this, but I dont know how to start off. I need some advice, thats why I made this thread.
Thank You.
I see the spark has lit ^.^
I will tell you now, its not easy...but if you want to get started, heres a few tips.
*Become familiar with the linux OS, Your going to need a linux enviroment to edit some linux files in android. So, if your running windows, I would recommend going to Ubuntu's site and download the OS and install it beside windows and get yourself use to linux first.
*Download the Android SDK and become familiar with it.
*Understand how APKs are packed (Android packages). Try taking a apk file you dont care about and turn the .apk to .rar and you can see how the package is packed
*Head on over to google's android sdk site and they have all the information about android you'll need
*Become familiar with Eclipse development program
*Become familiar with JDK
*Become familiar with open source code (code that has been released for developers to use for their own projects Ex: Anderweb=ADW launcher)
*Buy some books off amazon
*Buy a cheap android tablet and understand how it works (cheap ones at merimobiles.com)
*Get yourself familiar with java and XML
These arnt instructions but basic things you should understand and know before considering to be part of the development community.
Even if you cant do this, we are always looking for graphic designers as well for themes and wallpapers. Animators, xml writers, C++, ect.
Developers always have room for someone in their group.