Bring your big ideas to the small screen with this one-of-a-kind guide to creating amazing Android applications
The Android OS continues to rapidly expand offering app developers access to one of the largest platforms available, and this easy-to-follow guide walks you through the development process step by step. In this new edition of the bestselling Android Application Development For Dummies, Android programming experts Michael Burton and Donn Felker explain how to download the SDK, get Eclipse up and running, code Android applications, and share your finished products with the world.
Featuring two sample programs, this book explores everything from the simple basics to advanced aspects of Android application development.
Whether you're new to Android development or already on your way, Android Application Development For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the guide you need to dig into the app dev process!
Introduction 1
Part I: The Nuts and Bolts of Android 7
Chapter 1: Developing Spectacular Android Applications 9
Chapter 2: Prepping Your Development Headquarters 27
Part II: Building and Publishing
Your First Android Application 53
Chapter 3: Your First Android Project 55
Chapter 4: Designing the User Interface 91
Chapter 5: Coding Your Application 115
Chapter 6: Understanding Android Resources 153
Chapter 7: Turning Your Application into a Home Screen Widget 161
Chapter 8: Publishing Your App to the Google Play Store 183
Part III: Creating a Feature-Rich Application 203
Chapter 9: Designing the Task Reminder Application 205
Chapter 10: Going a la Carte with Your Menu 229
Chapter 11: Handling User Input 237
Chapter 12: Getting Persistent with Data Storage 259
Chapter 13: Reminding the User with AlarmManager 287
Chapter 14: Updating the Android Status Bar 301
Chapter 15: Working with Android’s Preferences Framework 311
Part IV: Tablets 325
Chapter 16: Developing for Tablets 327
Chapter 17: Porting Your App to Android Tablets 335
Chapter 18: Moving beyond Google 349
Part V: The Part of Tens 359
Chapter 19: Ten Free Sample Applications and SDKs 361
Chapter 20: Ten Tools to Simplify Your Development Life 365
Index 369
EloquentMess
Posted January 20, 2011
I used to write Java software a while back, so I'm fairly familiar with the syntax, though there were a few points I was rusty with before picking up this book. The book says it's for any individual, regardless of programming experience, but it dives into the Java language without any form of introduction, simply assuming that the reader has prior experience. In order to keep up with what this book is doing, I had to purchase another book simply to re-learn the basics of the Java language. Yet, even after the refresher, the book still seems to fly headlong through Android app development, with a cursory explanation of concepts and code. It's just enough to get my feet wet, but at the end of it all I still don't feel confident even with the basics. One good thing about this book is that it helped me understand the underlying fundamentals of how the Android OS works, which has helped me plan my future projects. TL;DR - Before reading this book, make sure you have a basic understanding of Java and the Eclipse IDE. It's a good intro to the Android environment, but it will leave you wanting for more.
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Posted April 21, 2011
This is the first Android book I've read that made me literally rejoice: "I GET IT." Great for beginners. I can finally make sense of android applications and how they work.
I would love to see the author create a part II moving into advanced topics. Maybe "Android 'X' SDK Programming For Dummies" will fill that void?
Get this book! And then grab as many android recipes/tutorials as you can and work through them. And then ... profit.
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As with most "Dummy" books the focus is on the newbie. This is a very clear and concise book on the basics (and a little more) of Android app development. I have read other books before but they become bogged down in the fine details too quickly. This book keeps the broad picture in mind and, most importantly of all, doesn't forget who the "audience" is.
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Bring your big ideas to the small screen with this one-of-a-kind guide to creating amazing Android applications
The Android OS continues to rapidly expand offering app developers access to one of the largest platforms available, and this easy-to-follow guide walks you through the development process step by step. In this new edition of the bestselling Android Application Development For Dummies, Android programming experts Michael Burton and Donn Felker explain how to download ...