Android Boot Camp for Developers using Java, Comprehensive: A Beginner's Guide to Creating Your First Android Apps

by Corinne Hoisington

Overview

Gain a strong foundation in Java programming with the confidence and technical skills to build actual, successful mobile applications with ANDROID BOOT CAMP FOR DEVELOPERS USING JAVA™, COMPREHENSIVE: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CREATING YOUR FIRST ANDROID APPS. Written by award-winning technology author Corinne Hoisington, this book prepares readers with a thorough introduction to both Java™ and the secrets to creating effective mobile applications. It's the ideal choice for readers who already have a little programming experience or are new to Java. The book offers a hands-on tutorial approach with clear, step-by-step instruction and numerous screen shots to guide readers through tasks efficiently. Learners gain a solid understanding of programming logic and Java tools for Android today and into the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781133597209
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	07/26/2012
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Corinne Hoisington is a professor at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, Virginia. With more than 25 years of teaching experience, Professor Hoisington has been honored with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Computer Programming award. A dynamic speaker, she regularly presents on new technology and education trends to instructors across North America. She is the author of several best-selling Shelly Cashman Series texts on Windows, Visual Basic, and Adobe Dreamweaver, as well as Android app development.

Table of Contents

1: Voila! Meeting the Android. 2: Simplify! The Android User Interface. 3: Engage! Android User Input, Variables, and Operations. 4: Explore! Icons and Decision Making Controls. 5: Investigate! Android Lists, Arrays, and Web Browsers. 6: Jam! Implementing Audio in Android Apps . 7: Reveal! Displaying Pictures in a Gallery. 8: Design! Using a DatePicker on a Tablet. 9: Customize! Navigating with Tabs on a Tablet App . 10: Move! Creating Animation and Graphics. 11: Discover! Incorporating Google Maps. 12: Finale! Publishing your Android App.