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Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours

9780672335693

Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours

  • ISBN 13:

    9780672335693

  • ISBN 10:

    0672335697

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 07/28/2011
  • Publisher: Sams Publishing
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Summary

Android is the world's #1 mobile development platform, and with the new Android 3.0, it's becoming as popular for tablets as it is for smartphones. In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, this friendly, full-color book will help beginners master modern Android development. Readers build a fully-featured app from scratch, learning all the skills they'll need to create their own. Each lesson builds on prior chapters, providing a solid foundation for success. This edition is thoroughly updated for Android's newest features and development tools, while still supporting the popular Android 2.0. Coverage includes:   Using Eclipse to write apps quickly and efficiently Understanding the application lifecycle Building robust, friendly user interfaces Retrieving, storing, and using data Adding network, social, and location-based features Supporting the camera and other hardware Internationalizing, testing, and publishing apps Revised and simplified step-by-step instructions with full-color screenshots walk you through key tasks... updated Q and As, Quizzes, and Exercises test your knowledge..."Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice..."Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid problems. By the time you're finished, you won't just understand core Android concepts: you'll be comfortable writing, testing, and publishing your own new apps. This second edition has been completely re-worked to fit more closely the format that readers of the Sams Teach Yourself series have grown to love.

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