I want to start making a custom recoveries and/or custom roms but need help

So I want to get into android developing really heavily and want to make things from complete scratch.things such as custom recoveries and custom roms. I want to know where to start.
Is this a good spot to start?:
http://ift.tt/LEPE57

Just need some direction and help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

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