Android app for Razor DB

I'd like to see if I can create an app for Android which collects all the data from the straight razor database and display it in an easily searchable format. Do I need permission to do that?

Also, are the contents of the DB available in any format anywhere? I could simply scrape the data from the site, but that's not only far from elegant, it's also prone to failure if the site every changes - even slightly.

The app itself would be free and ad free, but don't expect it to be completed too quickly. I have health problems that could slow me down significantly and I mainly just want to do this for a project to do as well as because it's an app I'd quite like to have :-)

Let's talk this over PM.

I don't know if you guys ever worked out the particulars of this, but you've got my interest!

Work has begun :-) However, as I said above, I have some health issues, so it might take a little while. That said, it's a fairly simple app so, perhaps, there'll be a request for beta testers in here before too long.

I am keen to try it out, sounds like fun.

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Work has begun :-) However, as I said above, I have some health issues, so it might take a little while. That said, it's a fairly simple app so, perhaps, there'll be a request for beta testers in here before too long.

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Count me in if you need the help for the testing... I'm on a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 running 4.1.2

I'm aware this is an Android thread but I could whip one up for Apple as well. To the developer doing Android, check out Test Flight. It's free and allows you to upload beta versions and push them out to devices you allow to try the app. I use it for all my apps in Apple

http://testflightapp.com/

Thanks - I'll take a look at test flight. Let me know if you need any help figuring out URLs to pull data from - I've sheesh been through that painful process :)

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Thanks - I'll take a look at test flight. Let me know if you need any help figuring out URLs to pull data from - I've sheesh been through that painful process :)

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I would love to have the urls. That would certainly help. You can contact me at bubbagates@icloud.com

Will there be one for the Kindle Fire HD as well?

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Will there be one for the Kindle Fire HD as well?

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Hi Nipper,

Sorry to say I am more towards developing for Apple products. I do know that the Kindle Fire and Fire HD will run Android apps and as such, the developer for Android needs to add his version to the store(s) that a Kindle can access.

I've already started on this for Apple devices, I'm going to include some of Lynn's videos, and instructional material I can find such as PDF files, things of that nature.

I'll post some screen shots in the next few days to give everyone the look and feel so far. All suggestions are welcome and you can email them directly to me at appledeveloper@comcast.net

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Hi Nipper,

Sorry to say I am more towards developing for Apple products. I do know that the Kindle Fire and Fire HD will run Android apps and as such, the developer for Android needs to add his version to the store(s) that a Kindle can access.

I've already started on this for Apple devices, I'm going to include some of Lynn's videos, and instructional material I can find such as PDF files, things of that nature.

I'll post some screen shots in the next few days to give everyone the look and feel so far. All suggestions are welcome and you can email them directly to me at appledeveloper@comcast.net

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With an android and I believe a kindle we don't need to download from an app store. The app could be posted right here and we just download it. Only thing that has to be done is to allow installation of apps from unknown sources.

If you need a bug tester count me in. I have a basic knowledge of java and would love to help.

This is an interesting project. Being a software developer with more than 30 years of experience, as well as a passionate straight razor user, this sounds very interesting! :)

I started a new thread for the Apple version but I misspelled Apple in the title, so if a mod can fix that for me that would be great but here is a link to it

http://straightrazorpalace.com/site-...ml#post1191525

Just a quick update on this. Progress is being made nicely and it shouldn't be too long (depending on how my health holds up) before there is some kind of beta version for you guys to play with.

As for the Kindle Fire, I'm not sure if you can side load apks, but, if you can, you could install this that way. I'm not currently planning on releasing on the Amazon App Store, however.

OK - another update. I'm almost there!. There are just a couple of minor bug fixes required and some minor improvements in the user interface. Assuming my health continues to allow me, we should have a beta very soon.

You can allow installation from unknown sources on the kindle fire, but I have never tried it! The option at least exists in the settings.

Good job! :tu

I am rather excited to see how this turns out lol probably another constant use app lol

I for one am anxiously awaiting this... :)

Good health & Godspeed to you, sir!

Good Job :gl:

Hmmm... feeling the pressure now - hope you guys aren't expecting too much! :)

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I expect nothing further than what you're willing to produce. The fact you're taking the time to do this goes above and beyond, in my opinion!

Ok - the first beta release is ready. I've opened a new thread for it: http://straightrazorpalace.com/site-...-releases.html

Go forth and see if you can break it!