Android Boot Camp for Developers Using Java

by Corinne Hoisington

Overview

Gain a strong foundation in Java programming with the confidence and technical skills to build working mobile applications when you use ANDROID BOOT CAMP FOR DEVELOPERS USING JAVA: A GUIDE TO CREATING YOUR FIRST ANDROID APPS, 4E. Written by an award-winning technology author, this book provides a thorough introduction to Java with an emphasis on creating effective mobile applications. This book is ideal whether you have some programming experience or are brand new to Java and the Android Studio. The book’s hands-on tutorial approach offers step-by-step instruction and numerous screen shots to guide you through tasks. Practical callouts, industry tips, and a variety of cases and assignments reinforce your understanding of programming logic and Java tools for Android. Instruction is relevant for today and focused on programming principles for the future. Become a competitive programmer equipped to meet the growing demand for mobile apps with this engaging text.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780357881231
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	05/19/2023
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Corinne Hoisington is a full-time professor of information systems technology at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 25 years of teaching experience. She travels over 200,000 miles a year delivering keynote addresses in cities worldwide for customers such as the Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Canada International Events, Cengage Learning, National Geographic Abu Dhabi, Capital One International Bank, Executive LIVE in London, Sydney and Johannesburg and the international South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin, Texas. Professor Hoisington is the recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award in Computer Programming. Corinne has authored over 40 textbooks with Cengage Learning/National Geographic on topics such as Artificial Intelligence in Business, Microsoft 365, Technology Now and Visual Basic. Corinne stands at the forefront of the educational revolution, a true visionary and thought leader in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her journey is not just the story of an educator on the cutting edge, it's a testament to the transformative power of AI Assisted education itself.

Table of Contents

1. Voila! Meeting the Android Using Android Studio. 2. Simplify! The Android Studio 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 GridView. 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! Persistent Data. 12. Finale! Publishing your Android App.