Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies
Published on 13. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
792 pages
978-1-118-02770-7 (ISBN)
Description
A must-have pedagogical resource from an expert Java educator
As a Linux-based operating system designed for mobile devices, the Android OS allows programs to run on all Android devices and appear free in the Android Market. Whether you're a beginner programmer eager to create mobile applications or you're Android-savvy and looking to submit your apps to the Android Market, this compilation of eight minibooks takes you through the ins and outs of programming for Android phones. Java expert Barry Burd walks you through Android programming basics, shares techniques for developing great Android applications, reviews Android hardware, and much more.
* Uses the straightforward-but-fun For Dummies style to walk you through the ins and outs of programming for Android mobile devices
* Features eight minibooks that take you from novice Android user to confidently developing Android applications
* Addresses Android programming basics, the operating system, hardware, and security
* Details what it takes to develop amazing Android apps
* Covers the Eclipse environment and SQLite
Start developing applications for the Android OS today with the expert advice in Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies.
As a Linux-based operating system designed for mobile devices, the Android OS allows programs to run on all Android devices and appear free in the Android Market. Whether you're a beginner programmer eager to create mobile applications or you're Android-savvy and looking to submit your apps to the Android Market, this compilation of eight minibooks takes you through the ins and outs of programming for Android phones. Java expert Barry Burd walks you through Android programming basics, shares techniques for developing great Android applications, reviews Android hardware, and much more.
* Uses the straightforward-but-fun For Dummies style to walk you through the ins and outs of programming for Android mobile devices
* Features eight minibooks that take you from novice Android user to confidently developing Android applications
* Addresses Android programming basics, the operating system, hardware, and security
* Details what it takes to develop amazing Android apps
* Covers the Eclipse environment and SQLite
Start developing applications for the Android OS today with the expert advice in Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies.
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Barry Burd is an accomplished Java educator and author. He teaches computer science and mathematics at Drew University and leads training courses for professional programmers in the business and industry fields. Barry is the author of Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies.
Content
Introduction 1
Book I: Android Jump-Start 9
Chapter 1: All about Android 11
Chapter 2: Installing the Software Tools 21
Chapter 3: Creating an Android App 43
Chapter 4: Conjuring and Embellishing an Android App 73
Book II: Android Background Material 109
Chapter 1: Using the Eclipse Workbench 111
Chapter 2: It's Java! 145
Chapter 3: What Java Does (and When) 173
Chapter 4: Object-Oriented Programming in Java 191
Chapter 5: A Look at XML 207
Book III: The Building Blocks 223
Chapter 1: Android Activities 225
Chapter 2: Intents and Intent Filters 259
Chapter 3: Services 297
Chapter 4: Broadcast Receivers 331
Chapter 5: Content Providers 357
Book IV: Programming Cool Phone Features 381
Chapter 1: Lay Out Your Stuff 383
Chapter 2: Menus, Lists, and Notifications 407
Chapter 3: An Android Potpourri 433
Chapter 4: Apps for Tablets 465
Book V: The Job Isn't Done Until. 483
Chapter 1: Publishing Your App to the Android Market 485
Chapter 2: Publishing Your App to the Amazon Appstore 515
Book VI: Alternative Android Development Techniques 525
Chapter 1: Creating Code Quickly with App Inventor 527
Chapter 2: More App Inventor Magic 557
Chapter 3: How to "Rough It" without Eclipse 581
Chapter 4: Going Native 605
Index 625
Book I: Android Jump-Start 9
Chapter 1: All about Android 11
Chapter 2: Installing the Software Tools 21
Chapter 3: Creating an Android App 43
Chapter 4: Conjuring and Embellishing an Android App 73
Book II: Android Background Material 109
Chapter 1: Using the Eclipse Workbench 111
Chapter 2: It's Java! 145
Chapter 3: What Java Does (and When) 173
Chapter 4: Object-Oriented Programming in Java 191
Chapter 5: A Look at XML 207
Book III: The Building Blocks 223
Chapter 1: Android Activities 225
Chapter 2: Intents and Intent Filters 259
Chapter 3: Services 297
Chapter 4: Broadcast Receivers 331
Chapter 5: Content Providers 357
Book IV: Programming Cool Phone Features 381
Chapter 1: Lay Out Your Stuff 383
Chapter 2: Menus, Lists, and Notifications 407
Chapter 3: An Android Potpourri 433
Chapter 4: Apps for Tablets 465
Book V: The Job Isn't Done Until. 483
Chapter 1: Publishing Your App to the Android Market 485
Chapter 2: Publishing Your App to the Amazon Appstore 515
Book VI: Alternative Android Development Techniques 525
Chapter 1: Creating Code Quickly with App Inventor 527
Chapter 2: More App Inventor Magic 557
Chapter 3: How to "Rough It" without Eclipse 581
Chapter 4: Going Native 605
Index 625