Description
Android for Programmers, 2nd Edition, (PDF) serves as a cutting-edge guide tailored for software developers eager to delve into the world of Android app creation. This comprehensive eBook employs the innovative Deitel “app-driven approach,” presenting concepts through the lens of fully functional Android applications rather than mere code snippets. Each chapter kicks off with an engaging overview and app test drive, showcasing one or more sample executions so you can visualize the end product. The source code for all the apps is readily accessible at www.deitel.com/books/androidfp2.
This remarkable guide is a must-have resource for anyone looking to master tablet and smartphone app development utilizing Android versions 4.3 and 4.4, Eclipse-based Android Development Tools, and the modern Android Studio.
With an astonishing number of apps being downloaded from Google Play™ daily, this eBook equips aspiring developers with all the essential tools to swiftly create and publish remarkable Android applications. Each new technology discussed is embedded within the context of seven comprehensive Android apps. You’ll benefit from code highlighting, complete with syntax coloring, in-depth code walkthroughs, and sample outputs. The apps you will develop include:
- Doodlz
- Flag Quiz
- Tip Calculator
- Welcome App
- Address Book
- Cannon Game
- Twitter® Searches
Since the launch of the first-generation Android phones in October 2008, Android has experienced explosive growth. A Strategy Analytics report from October 2013 revealed that Android’s international smartphone market share had skyrocketed to 81.3%, while Apple held 13.4%, Blackberry at 1%, and Microsoft at 4.1% (bit.ly/1aqIZXf). With over a billion activated Android devices globally and 1.5 million new activations occurring daily, the opportunities for aspiring Android developers are virtually limitless.
The applications featured in this eBook are purposefully designed to introduce you to critical Android features and APIs. You’ll kick off your learning with a test drive of the Doodlz app in Chapter 1, which leads you seamlessly into constructing your first application in Chapter 2. By the time you progress to Chapter 9, you will be fully prepared to submit your creations to Google Play and other app marketplaces. You’ll gain expertise in the Google Play submission process, including how to upload your apps, the decision-making process regarding pricing, and effective marketing strategies through in-app advertising, internet public relations, social media, and more.
Experience practical, example-rich coverage that encompasses:
- Android 4.3 and 4.4 Features
- Social Sharing through Implicit Intents
- Using Assets (Images, Audio), View Animations
- Threading, Collections, and SQLite Database management
- Activities, Fragments, Intents, and Preferences
- Accessibility, Internationalization, and Graphics
- Android Development Tools, including Android Studio
- Support for Diverse Screen Sizes and Resolutions
- Immersive Mode, Printing Framework, and PrintHelper
- Creating GUIs, Layouts, Lists, Adapters, Events, Menus, Resource Files, Touch/Gesture Processing
- Google Play™ Publishing, Pricing Strategies, Marketing, In-App Advertising, Monetization Techniques, In-App Billing, and more.
Reviews
“Addresses a compelling set of topics in an instructive and fun way. Creates UI/layouts with a depth I’ve not seen elsewhere. The Flag Quiz app is pleasing–View animation adds a professional touch; clear descriptions of key UI elements. The Address Book chapter serves as a useful introduction to CRUD-type apps.” — Sebastian Nykopp, Chief Architect, Reaktor
“Remarkable job illustrating the Visual Layout Editor; I appreciated the plan-first approach to building visual components without code; it opens a pathway to easily explore various properties to customize the app’s appearance. The line-by-line explanations of the code are invaluable; this is a solid introduction to how Android works. The Flag Quiz app is an important chapter that aligns with this. The Cannon Game app offers a delightful overview of animation. The Favorite Twitter Searches app revealed insights I hadn’t encountered before. The Doodlz app chapter effectively uses real-world examples to clarify different concepts, while the Address Book app serves as a solid outline for accessing databases on the Android platform, detailing the structures required for SQLite databases.” — Eric J. Bowden, COO, Safe Driving Systems, LLC
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