Generate Random Unique Identifier in Java

Here's a quick one on how to generate random numbers.

                UUID mId;  //be sure to import java.util.UUID;
  //generate random unique identifier
  mId = UUID.randomUUID();

Beginning Android Development

I started learning Android Development a couple weeks back. I began by downloading necessary components:

• Java SDK
• ADT (with Eclipse and Android Libraries)

The emulator was terribly slow on my hardware so I downloaded the Android device driver for my Android device. This is required for debugging from USB port with your device.

Next, I tried the tutorials at Google: http://developer.android.com/training/index.html

The few tutorials that I tried were frustrating because of compatibility issues between versions. I purchased the Kindle book, "Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide". I'm through 4 1/2 chapters so far and it is much better. I'll begin posting again to document any handy tips for Android development.

Override methods in Eclipse

Here is a shortcut to override methods in Eclipse:

1. Right click -> Source -> Override/Implement Methods 
2. Check box target method(s) 
3. Click OK 

Reference: http://www.java-tips.org/other-api-tips/eclipse/how-to-override-a-method-from-a-base-class-using-ec.html