I'm learning. I made my first Google Android application today! I went through the Google "Hello, Android" tutorial. It's something of a tradition for computer programmers that are starting out. If parents are happy when their baby makes their first steps, novice developers like myself may experience a similiar feeling with the "Hello World" application.

"Hello, Android" tutorial...
http://code.google.com/android/intro/hello-android.html
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In the current economic climate, it might be hard to be approved for a car loan or a home loan. Fortunately, it wasn't that hard to be approved for the Android Market! Here's the message...


At first I was reluctant to register, but then I heard back from Google. I received an email that eased my previous concerns...

The first Google Android phone is something of a mixed blessing. The device is more advanced than any other T-Mobile phone that I've owned. Yet, little things seem to pester my enjoyment of the G1. Without better headphones and a beltclip case, I'm having trouble getting comfortable with my phone.

I wandered into a Best Buy Mobile store and I was looking for a good case to use with my phone. There was an nice HTC case, which hugged my G1 phone all sweet and snuggly. Just as I was about...

A bit of a wet blanket on my Google Android Market endeavor is the $25.00 registration fee. But hey, I might make thousands of dollars here. I suppose I shouldn't be too grumpy about that. I don't mind spending the money. What I mind is the terms of service.

After reading the Android Market Developer Distribution Agreement and the Google Checkout Terms of Service I finally felt comfortable enough to take the plunge. I can trust Google, right?! They do have the "don't be evil"...