Android Programming for Beginners: Build in-depth, full-featured Android apps starting from zero programming experience

Do you want to make a career in programming but don’t know where to start? Do you have a great idea for an app but don't know how to make it a reality? Or are you worried that you’ll have to learn Java programming to become an Android developer? Look no further! This new and expanded third edition of Android Programming for Beginners will be your guide to creating Android applications from scratch.
The book starts by introducing you to all the fundamental concepts of programming in an Android context, from the basics of Java to working with the Android API. You’ll learn with the help of examples that use up-to-date API classes and are created within Android Studio, the official Android development environment that helps supercharge your mobile application development process. After a crash course on the key programming concepts, you’ll explore Android programming and get to grips with creating applications with a professional-standard UI using fragments and storing user data with SQLite. This Android Java book also shows you how you can make your apps multilingual, draw on the screen with a finger, and work with graphics, sound, and animations.
By the end of this Android programming book, you'll be ready to start building your own custom applications in Android and Java.

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Android Programming for Beginners: Build in-depth, full-featured Android apps starting from zero programming experience

Do you want to make a career in programming but don’t know where to start? Do you have a great idea for an app but don't know how to make it a reality? Or are you worried that you’ll have to learn Java programming to become an Android developer? Look no further! This new and expanded third edition of Android Programming for Beginners will be your guide to creating Android applications from scratch.
The book starts by introducing you to all the fundamental concepts of programming in an Android context, from the basics of Java to working with the Android API. You’ll learn with the help of examples that use up-to-date API classes and are created within Android Studio, the official Android development environment that helps supercharge your mobile application development process. After a crash course on the key programming concepts, you’ll explore Android programming and get to grips with creating applications with a professional-standard UI using fragments and storing user data with SQLite. This Android Java book also shows you how you can make your apps multilingual, draw on the screen with a finger, and work with graphics, sound, and animations.
By the end of this Android programming book, you'll be ready to start building your own custom applications in Android and Java.

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Android Programming for Beginners: Build in-depth, full-featured Android apps starting from zero programming experience

Android Programming for Beginners: Build in-depth, full-featured Android apps starting from zero programming experience

by John Horton
Android Programming for Beginners: Build in-depth, full-featured Android apps starting from zero programming experience

Android Programming for Beginners: Build in-depth, full-featured Android apps starting from zero programming experience

by John Horton

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Overview

Do you want to make a career in programming but don’t know where to start? Do you have a great idea for an app but don't know how to make it a reality? Or are you worried that you’ll have to learn Java programming to become an Android developer? Look no further! This new and expanded third edition of Android Programming for Beginners will be your guide to creating Android applications from scratch.
The book starts by introducing you to all the fundamental concepts of programming in an Android context, from the basics of Java to working with the Android API. You’ll learn with the help of examples that use up-to-date API classes and are created within Android Studio, the official Android development environment that helps supercharge your mobile application development process. After a crash course on the key programming concepts, you’ll explore Android programming and get to grips with creating applications with a professional-standard UI using fragments and storing user data with SQLite. This Android Java book also shows you how you can make your apps multilingual, draw on the screen with a finger, and work with graphics, sound, and animations.
By the end of this Android programming book, you'll be ready to start building your own custom applications in Android and Java.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781800566446
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Publication date: 04/09/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 742
File size: 14 MB
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About the Author

John Horton is a programming and gaming enthusiast based in the UK. He has a passion for writing apps, games, books, and blog articles. He is the founder of Game Code School.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
  1. Beginning Android and Java
  2. First Contact: Java, XML, and the UI Designer
  3. Exploring Android Studio and the Project Structure
  4. Getting Started with Layouts and Material Design
  5. Beautiful Layouts with CardView and ScrollView
  6. The Android Lifecycle
  7. Java Variables, Operators and Expressions
  8. Java Decisions and Loops
  9. Learning Java Methods
  10. Object-Oriented Programming
  11. More Object-Oriented Programming
  12. The Stack, the Heap, and the Garbage Collector
  13. Anonymous Classes - Bringing Android Widgets to Life
  14. Android Dialog Windows
  15. Arrays, Maps, and Random Numbers
  16. Adapters and Recyclers
  17. Data Persistence and Sharing
  18. Localization
  19. Animations and Interpolations
  20. Drawing Graphics
  21. Threads and Starting the Live Drawing App
  22. Particle Systems and Handling Screen Touches
  23. Supporting Different Versions of Android, Sound Effects, and Spinner Widget
  24. Design Patterns, Multiple Layouts, and Fragments
  25. Building a Simple Image Gallery app
  26. Advanced UI with Navigation Drawer and Fragment
  27. Android Databases
  28. A Quick Chat Before You Go
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