Learning Android

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Author : Marko Gargenta
Genre : Computers

Summary : Want to build apps for Android devices? This book is the perfect way to master the fundamentals. Written by an expert who's taught this mobile platform to hundreds of developers in large organizations, this gentle introduction shows experienced object-oriented programmers how to use Android’s basic building blocks to create user interfaces, store data, connect to the network, and more. You'll build a Twitter-like application throughout the course of this book, adding new features with each chapter. Along the way, you'll also create your own toolbox of code patterns to help you program any type of Android application with ease. Get an overview of the Android platform and discover how it fits into the mobile ecosystem Learn about the Android stack, including its application framework, and the structure and distribution of application packages (APK) Set up your Android development environment and get started with simple programs Use Android’s building blocks—Activities, Intents, Services, Content Providers, and Broadcast Receivers Learn how to build basic Android user interfaces and organize UI elements in Views and Layouts Build a service that uses a background process to update data in your application Get an introduction to Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL) and the Native Development Kit (NDK)

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Author : Muhammad Usama Bin Aftab
Genre : Computers

Summary : The book will take an easytofollow and engaging tutorial approach, providing a practical and comprehensive way to learn Android intents.If you are a novice or an intermediate Android Developer who wants to expand their knowledge of Android Intents, this book is ideal for you. Readers are expected to have basic understanding of Android development, how to use different IDEs, and how to develop applications using Android APIs.

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Author : Marko Gargenta
Genre : Computers

Summary : Want to build apps for Android devices? This book is the perfect way to master the fundamentals. Written by experts who have taught this mobile platform to hundreds of developers in large organizations and startups alike, this gentle introduction shows experienced object-oriented programmers how to use Android’s basic building blocks to create user interfaces, store data, connect to the network, and more. Throughout the book, you’ll build a Twitter-like application, adding new features with each chapter. You’ll also create your own toolbox of code patterns to help you program any type of Android application with ease. Become familiar with the Android platform and how it fits into the mobile ecosystem Dive into the Android stack, including its application framework and the APK application package Learn Android’s building blocks: Activities, Intents, Services, Content Providers, and Broadcast Receivers Create basic Android user interfaces and organize UI elements in Views and Layouts Build a service that uses a background process to update data in your application

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Author : James Talbot
Genre : Computers

Summary : Learning AndroidTM Application Programming will help you master modern Android programming by building a fully functional app from the ground up. Working with the Android 4.3 toolset, you’ll solve real-world problems faced by every Android developer and learn best practices for success with any mobile development project. Ideal for developers who have little or no Android experience but have basic Java experience, this tutorial teaches through carefully structured exercises that address the entire development process. Leading Android developers James Talbot and Justin McLean guide you through building a real biking mobile app that can handle everything from mileage tracking to route planning. Each chapter builds your knowledge, step-by-step, and in the end you will have a complete, working app. Along the way, you’ll gain hands-on experience with writing code that can run on the widest spectrum of devices while still leveraging Android’s newest features. You’ll also discover proven solutions for the occasionally messy realities of Android development, from inaccurate sensor data to inadequate device battery life–pitfalls that most other Android books ignore. Learn how to Set up your Android development environment on Windows or Mac operating systems Quickly create a simple, working app that demonstrates basic Android principles Master core building blocks, such as Activities, Intents, Services, and Resources Build a functional user interface, and then make it more intuitive and usable Professionally style your Android app Make your app location-aware Integrate social networking features Build highly efficient threaded apps Integrate database support to read and write data Make your app run faster, while using less memory and power Efficiently test and debug your app Easily internationalize your app for multiple countries and languages Sell your app through Google Play and the Amazon AppStore Get all of this book’s sample code at www.androiddevbook.com/code.html. Register your book at informit.com/register to gain access to the Bonus KitKat Chapter. Download the free version of this book’s On Your Bike app from Google Play today.

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Author : John Horton
Genre : Computers

Summary : If you are completely new to either Java, Android, or game programming and are aiming to publish Android games, then this book is for you. This book also acts as a refresher for those who already have experience in Java on another platforms or other object-oriented languages.

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Author : Havard Kindem
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Summary : Android Game development made easy!About This Book* Be introduced to core game development topics by getting hands on with real-world 2D game development.* Through this uniquely designed guide, you'll be a game developer in no time!* If you're looking to move into Android game development, this is the book for you, especially if you are looking to take pride in developing games from scratchWho This Book Is ForThis book is ideal for Android developers who are just starting out with game development, as it does not assume any prior knowledge of game development techniques or principles, but it does not teach Java, or deal with any basic Android orientation. While it is accessible for beginners, it's recommended to know your way around Android before starting out.What You Will Learn* Understand the challenges of making games in Android versus desktop* Use the fundamentals of OpenGL and its pipeline* Write reusable building blocks that are essential to making games* Write and use common algorithms that are used in games* Be able to write GLSL shaders to write amazing visuals* Understand what make games fun to play* Distribute your first gameIn DetailFocused on 2D game development, Learning Android Game Development is an entry-level look at how to make games on the Android platform. You'll learn to build complete, slick, and intuitive Android games as we turn you from a beginner who has little experience into a competent 2D Android game developer.This book will improve your knowledge of the Android platform and will show you how you can start making games using your existing Java knowledge. We cover the basics of creating your game, adding in GUIs and game menus, creating online leader boards, and adding in login pages with Google + or Facebook.By the end of the book, you'll have created your first Android game and learned how to publish it to the Google Play store.

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Author : Richard A. Rogers
Genre : Computers

Summary : Provides information on creating games for Android mobile devices, covering such topics as implementing the game loop, integrating user input, building virtual worlds with tile maps, and creating a scoring framework.