title: Do you need a "complete" understanding of Java to program Android Applications?
body: <p>I am looking to start developing applications for Android and i was wondering if you could fill me in on the know how's and the requirements on a technical viewpoint.</p>
  
  <p>I have the SDK, Eclipse and Java installed and even a handset to "real" test on.</p>
  
  <p>My question is being a complete amateur to Java and having never used the language how much java would i have to learn to develop Android Applications ?</p>