Request for a new forum

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July 3rd, 2013, 07:45 AM
HanneSThEGreaT

Request for a new forum

Hi.

Would it be possible adding a section for Android Programming underneath Java?

Or, even better:

Mobile programming
with Android
and Windows Phone

Just a thought.

Hannes
July 3rd, 2013, 07:58 AM
2kaud

Re: Request for a new forum

There's already a forum under Other Programming for Mobile Development.
July 3rd, 2013, 08:50 AM
HanneSThEGreaT

Re: Request for a new forum

Yes there is. But I was wondering if it could have sub forums labelled as I have in my first post.
July 8th, 2013, 04:43 PM
Brad Jones

Re: Request for a new forum

Hannes -

How many Android questions are getting asked? Is it really enough to justify its own area?
July 15th, 2013, 10:45 AM
HanneSThEGreaT

Re: Request for a new forum

I suppose not.

Thing is, I see that android programming forums are popping up daily. A forum such as StackOverflow has millions of android questions already. I was just thinking : Maybe we're falling behind in that area.

Also, with our forum "Mobile development" there is some activity, but if it could be possible having sub-focus areas, maybe it will bring in a lot of new users.
July 16th, 2013, 05:17 AM
S_M_A

Re: Request for a new forum

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad Jones

How many Android questions are getting asked? Is it really enough to justify its own area?

Isn't that a bit like the chicken and the egg? ;)

It's the site's responsibility to attract the users isn't it? If I were seeking information regarding coding for mobiles I wouldn't be very attracted by a forum described as

Quote:

Discuss wireless and mobile development issues. This includes topics such as J2ME, BREW, Microsoft embedded VB/VC++, the .NET Compact Framework, and more.

instead I would go to a place with more specific information.

I agree with Hannes, if CG has the intention of also attracting users in that area it's better to have specific forums.