Android in Action, Second Edition
eBook Details:
- Paperback: 592 pages
- Publisher: WOW! eBook; 2nd edition (February 4, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1935182722
- ISBN-13: 978-1935182726
eBook Description:
Android in Action, 2nd Edition
Android is a free, open source, Java-based mobile platform developed by Google. Android in Action, Second Edition prepares the reader to embrace the Android mobile platform in easy-to-understand language and builds on this foundation with reusable Java code examples. It’s ideal for corporate developers and hobbyists who have an interest, or a mandate, to deliver mobile software.
Android in Action, Second Edition familiarizes the reader with the Android approach to mobile applications. The Android application framework is thoroughly explained and discussed within the current competitive landscape. Following the release of Android 2.0, this edition has been updated to cover hot topics such as Bluetooth integration, web development strategies, AppWidget framework, sensor management, the Android Native Development Kit, and localization.
Android in Action, Second Edition is a comprehensive tutorial for Android developers. Taking you far beyond “Hello Android,” this fast-paced book puts you in the driver’s seat as you learn important architectural concepts and implementation strategies. You’ll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android’s built-in features by building useful and intriguing examples.
When it comes to mobile apps, Android can do almost anything and with this book, so can you! Android runs on mobile devices ranging from smart phones to tablets to countless special-purpose gadgets. It’s the broadest mobile platform available.
From the Back Cover
Android in Action, 2nd Edition
Android is a free, open source, Java-based mobile platform developed by Google. Android in Action, Second Edition prepares the reader to embrace the Android mobile platform in easy-to-understand language and builds on this foundation with reusable Java code examples. It’s ideal for corporate developers and hobbyists who have an interest, or a mandate, to deliver mobile software.
Android in Action, Second Edition familiarizes the reader with the Android approach to mobile applications. The Android application framework is thoroughly explained and discussed within the current competitive landscape. Following the release of Android 2.0, this edition has been updated to cover hot topics such as Bluetooth integration, web development strategies, AppWidget framework, sensor management, the Android Native Development Kit, and localization.
Android in Action, 2nd Edition:
- Android 2 from the ground up
- SDK and web development
- Drive a robot via Bluetooth and Sensors
- Integrate with Social Media Contacts
- Image processing with native C code
Android in Action, 2nd Edition
This book is written for hobbyists and developers. A background in Java is helpful no prior experience with Android is assumed.
Android in Action, Second Edition is a comprehensive tutorial for Android developers. Taking you far beyond “Hello Android,” this fast-paced book puts you in the driver’s seat as you learn important architectural concepts and implementation strategies. You’ll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android’s built-in features by building useful and intriguing examples.
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