Android: How do I get string from resources using its name?

The link you are referring to seems to work with strings generated at runtime. The strings from strings.xml are not created at runtime. You can get them via String mystring = getResources().getString(R.string.mystring); getResources() is a method of the Context class. If you are inside a Activity or a Service (which extend Context) you can use … Read more

Should I use Singular or Plural name convention for REST resources?

For me is better to have a schema that you can map directly to code (easy to automate), mainly because code is what is going to be at both ends. GET /orders <—> orders POST /orders <—> orders.push(data) GET /orders/1 <—> orders[1] PUT /orders/1 <—> orders[1] = data GET /orders/1/lines <—> orders[1].lines POST /orders/1/lines <—> … Read more

What is the single most influential book every programmer should read? [closed]

Code Complete (2nd edition) by Steve McConnell The Pragmatic Programmer Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie Introduction to Algorithms by Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest & Stein Design Patterns by the Gang of Four Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code The Mythical Man Month The Art of Computer … Read more