
Android Programming
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If you already know your way around the Android OS and can builda simple Android app in under an hour, this book is for you. Ifyou're itching to see just how far you can push it anddiscover what Android is really capable of, it's for you. Andif you're ready to learn how to build advanced, intuitive,innovative apps that are a blast to use, this book isdefinitely for you.
From custom views and advanced multi-touch gestures, tointegrating online web services and exploiting the latestgeofencing and activity recognition features, ace Androiddeveloper, Erik Hellman, delivers expert tips, tricks andlittle-known techniques for pushing the Android envelope so youcan:
* Optimize your components for the smoothest user experiencepossible
* Create your own custom Views
* Push the boundaries of the Android SDK
* Master Android Studio and Gradle
* Make optimal use of the Android audio, video and graphicsAPIs
* Program in Text-To-Speech and Speech Recognition
* Make the most of the new Android maps and location API
* Use Android connectivity technologies to communicate withremote devices
* Perform background processing
* Use Android cryptography APIs
* Find and safely use hidden Android APIs
* Cloud-enable your applications with Google Play Services
* Distribute and sell your applications on Google Play Store
Learn how to unleash the power of Android and transform yourapps from good to great in Android Programming: Pushing theLimits.
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Part I Building a Better Foundation 7
Chapter 1 Fine-Tuning Your Development Environment 9
Chapter 2 Efficient Java Code for Android 33
Part II Getting the Most Out of Components 55
Chapter 3 Components, Manifests, and Resources 57
Chapter 4 Android User Experience and Interface Design 77
Chapter 5 Android User Interface Operations 93
Chapter 6 Services and Background Tasks 111
Chapter 7 Android IPC 131
Chapter 8 Mastering BroadcastReceivers and Configuration Changes151
Chapter 9 Data Storage and Serialization Techniques 165
Chapter 10 Writing Automated Tests 191
Part III Pushing the Limits 205
Chapter 11 Advanced Audio, Video, and Camera Applications207
Chapter 12 Secure Android Applications 231
Chapter 13 Maps, Location, and Activity APIs 249
Chapter 14 Native Code and JNI 267
Chapter 15 The Hidden Android APIs 287
Chapter 16 Hacking the Android Platform 299
Chapter 17 Networking, Web Service, and Remote APIs 319
Chapter 18 Communicating with Remote Devices 349
Chapter 19 Google Play Services 369
Chapter 20 Distributing Applications on Google Play Store389
Index 403
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