@Grumpy i studied Computer Engineering or whatever the translation is. We started with the basics in C and then went on with assembler. I think most people new to programming had a tough start with c, so i agree with you. I passed solely on my earlier experience... i hope they changed it now since it made many people scared of coding i think.

Studying a Software Engineering masters. No programming in any of the courses. Even though I code on my free time, I would like to believe that the knowledge about processes, quality and architecture made me a better programmer! :)

I feel you! had some long and sweaty hours doing the same. Really helps when the website admin calls you down in panic as well ;D

@dewguzzler apparently hint only works when using a dialogue styled spinner, then it's android:prompt. It's like they're actively trying to be inconsistent!

@leuu yeah it is okay, but I've been sitting for several hours trying to override the adapter methods to create a hint, which is pretty standard for drop downs... Is there any alternative for spinners? Feels like I've been wasting so much time...