Where do I start with DroidScript?

[Dave Smart]

If you are not sure where to start with DroidScript and you have little or no coding experience, then a great place to start is with the tutorials found here:-   

   http://androidscript.org/tutorials 

If you are working on a phone, then it's probably best to print out the mobile versions of the tutorials (if you can). If you have access to a PC or Mac, then using the WiFi editor is the easiest way to go (just press the little wifi button at the top of the DroidScript app to get connected).  

There is also another basic tutorial built into the WiFi editor on the 'Home' tab.

The tutorials require no previous coding knowledge and take between 45 minutes and an hour to complete.

Please ask on this forum if you get stuck with anything.  We are a friendly bunch and always willing to help :)

Here are a few tips to help you get started if you are working directly on a phone or tablet:

- To create a new app: just press the little button with 3 dots and select the 'New' menu item, enter a name for your app and stick with 'JavaScript' as the app type.

- To run your app: press your app icon (green android image).

- To exit your app: press the back button on your phone/tablet.

- To edit your app code: just long press on your app icon and select the 'Edit' option. To finish editing just press the back button.

- To show the copy and paste menu in the editor: double tap the blue cursor 'yoyo' while in the code editor.  

- To get code snippets: Pressing on the 'Docs' or 'Samples' button during editing will allow you to copy and paste code snippets into your code.

- To create a short cut to your app on your home screen: long press on your app icon and select 'Create Shortcut'.

- To share your app with another DroidScript user: long press on your app icon and select 'Share via Email' (search this forum to see how to change your icon).

Happy coding!