This
practical book provides the concepts and code you need to develop
software with Android, the open-source platform for cell phones and
mobile devices that's generating enthusiasm across the industry.
Android Application Development: Programming with the Google SDK
This
practical book provides the concepts and code you need to develop
software with Android, the open-source platform for cell phones and
mobile devices that's generating enthusiasm across the industry.
Based
on the Linux operating system and developed by Google and the Open
Handset Alliance, Android has the potential to unite a fragmented
mobile market. Android Application Development introduces this
programming environment, and offers you a complete working example that
demonstrates Android architectural features and APIs.
With this book, you will:
Get
a complete introduction to the Android programming environment,
architecture, and tools Build a modular application, beginning with a
core module that serves to launch modules added in subsequent chapters
Learn
the concepts and architecture of a specific feature set, including
views, maps, location-based services, persistent data storage, 2D and
3D graphics, media services, telephony services, and messaging
Use
ready-to-run example code that implements each feature Delve into
advanced topics, such as security, custom views, performance analysis,
and internationalization
The book is a natural complement to the existing Android documentation provided by Google.
Whether
you want to develop a commercial application for mobile devices, or
just want to create a mobile mashup for personal use, Android
Application Development
demonstrates how you can design, build, and test applications for the new mobile market.
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