Android Application Development For Dummies
- 5h 1m
- Donn Felker
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2011
The fun and friendly guide to creating applications on the Android platform
The popularity of the Android market is soaring with no sign of slowing down. The open nature of the Android OS offers programmers the freedom to access the platform's capabilities and this straightforward guide walks you through the steps for creating amazing Android applications. Android programming expert Donn Felker explains how to download the SDK, get Eclipse up and running, code Android applications, and submit your finished products to the Android Market. Featuring two sample programs, this introductory book explores everything from the simple basics to more advanced aspects of the Android platform.
- Takes you soup through nuts of developing applications for the Android platform
- Begins with downloading the SDK, then explains how to code Android applications and submit projects to the Android Market
- Written by Android guru Donn Felker, who breaks every aspect of developing applications for the Android platform into easily digestible pieces
No matter your level of programming experience, Android Application Development For Dummies is an ideal guide for getting started with developing applications for the Android platform.
About the Author
Donn Felker is an independent consultant specializing in Android and .NET technologies. He has been a technical architect, software developer, and programmer analyst for more than a decade, with experience that covers desktop, Web, and mobile development.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Developing Spectacular Android Applications
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Prepping Your Development Headquarters
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Your First Android Project
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Designing the User Interface
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Coding Your Application
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Understanding Android Resources
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Turning Your Application into a Home-Screen Widget
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Publishing Your App to the Android Market
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Designing the Task Reminder Application
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Going a La Carte with Your Menu
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Handling User Input
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Getting Persistent with Data Storage
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Reminding the User with AlarmManager
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Updating the Android Status Bar
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Working with Android's Preference Framework
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Ten Great Free Sample Applications and SDKs (with Code!)
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Ten Tools That Make Your Developing Life Easier
