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Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies

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ISBN: 9781118027707 | 1118027701

Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: For Dummies
Pub. Date: 12/13/2011

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

A must-have pedagogical resource from an expert Java educator As a Linux-based operating system designed for mobile devices, the Android OS allows programs to run on all Android devices and appear free in the Android Market. Whether you're a beginner programmer eager to create mobile applications or you're Android-savvy and looking to submit your apps to the Android Market, this compilation of eight minibooks takes you through the ins and outs of programming for Android phones. Java expert Barry Burd walks you through Android programming basics... MORE, shares techniques for developing great Android applications, reviews Android hardware, and much more. Uses the straightforward-but-fun For Dummies style to walk you through the ins and outs of programming for Android mobile devices Features eight minibooks that take you from novice Android user to confidently developing Android applications Addresses Android programming basics, its operating system, hardware, and security Details what it takes to develop amazing Android apps Covers the Eclipse environment and SQLite Start developing applications for the Android OS today with the eight essential minibooks in Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies.

Android rocks! Heres how to claim your place in the hot Android app market If youve ever considered developing apps for the incredibly popular Android OS, there is no time like now! This book will take you from Android novice to confident programmer. Youll learn the nuts and bolts of Android programming, how to take advantage of mobile devices, important finishing touches for your app, how to take it to market, and more. Tools of the trade - install and use Java, Eclipse, and the Android SDK, and learn about XML and object-oriented programming Your intents - learn what to do with intents and intent filters, activities, broadcast receivers, and content providers Keep it cool - explore ways to create cool Android apps that make the most of mobile device features Publishing pointers - test your app and explore publishing venues in addition to the Android Market Android alternatives - discover what you can do with App Inventor and explore the freedom of Native Development Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/go/androidappdevaio for updates, comments, additional information, answers to questions readers often a sk, and a way to chat with the author! Open the book and find: Elements common to all Android apps How to use Java and XML Suggestions for user-friendly layouts Things to think about when creating apps for tablets Useful troubleshooting and debugging tips Ways to optimize app performance Requirements for submitting your app to the Android Market How to "rough it" without Eclipse

Introduction 1

Book I: Android Jump-Start 9

Chapter 1: All about Android 11

Chapter 2: Installing the Software Tools 21

Chapter 3: Creating an Android App 43

Chapter 4: Conjuring and Embellishing an Android App 73

Book II: Android Background Material 109

Chapter 1: Using the Eclipse Workbench 111

Chapter 2: It’s Java! 145

Chapter 3: What Java Does (and When) 173

Chapter 4: Object-Oriented Programming in Java 191

Chapter 5: A <brief> Look at XML 207

Book III: The Building Blocks 22... MORE3

Chapter 1: Android Activities 225

Chapter 2: Intents and Intent Filters 259

Chapter 3: Services 297

Chapter 4: Broadcast Receivers 331

Chapter 5: Content Providers 357

Book IV: Programming Cool Phone Features 381

Chapter 1: Lay Out Your Stuff 383

Chapter 2: Menus, Lists, and Notifications 407

Chapter 3: An Android Potpourri 433

Chapter 4: Apps for Tablets 465

Book V: The Job Isn't Done Until . . . 483

Chapter 1: Publishing Your App to the Android Market 485

Chapter 2: Publishing Your App to the Amazon Appstore 515

Book VI: Alternative Android Development Techniques 525

Chapter 1: Creating Code Quickly with App Inventor 527

Chapter 2: More App Inventor Magic 557

Chapter 3: How to "Rough It" without Eclipse 581

Chapter 4: Going Native 605

Index 625

Barry Burd is an accomplished Java educator and author. He teaches computer science and mathematics at Drew University and leads training courses for professional programmers in the business and industry fields. Barry is the author of Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies.

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