Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours

Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours
Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours (2nd Edition)
Sams | 2011 | 512 Pages | ISBN: 0672335697 | ePUB + PDF | 15MB

Android is the world's #1 mobile development platform, and with the new Android 3.0, it's becoming as popular for tablets as it is for smartphones. If you are a beginner, in just 24 lessons of one hour or less, this friendly, full-color book will help you master modern Android development. You can build a fully-featured app from scratch, learning all the skills you'll need to create your own. Each lesson builds on prior chapters, providing a solid foundation for success. This edition is thoroughly updated for Android's newest features and development tools, while still supporting the popular Android 2.0.

Coverage includes:
* Using Eclipse to write apps quickly and efficiently
* Understanding the application lifecycle
* Building robust, friendly user interfaces
* Retrieving, storing, and using data
* Adding network, social, and location-based features
* Supporting the camera and other hardware
* Internationalizing, testing, and publishing apps