Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development

Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours, 2nd Edition
Lauren Darcey | Sams | 2011 | 512 pages | English | PDF

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 efficientlyUnderstanding the application lifecycleBuilding robust, friendly user interfacesRetrieving, storing, and using dataAdding network, social, and location-based featuresSupporting the camera and other hardwareInternationalizing,and publishing appsRevised and simplified step-by-step instructions with full-color screenshots walk you through key tasks... updated Q and As, Quizzes, and Exercisesyour knowledge..."Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice..."Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid problems. By the time you're finished, you won't just understand core Android concepts: you'll be comfortable writing,and publishing your own new apps.