Synopses & Reviews
This book-and-video package is a fast-paced introduction to Android 4 programmingThe exciting Android mobile platform continues to evolve at a fast pace, and now, with the release of Android 4, there's a single OS solution for both smartphone and table applications. If you want a fast introduction to Android 4 programming, this practical package is it. Lessons in the book are reinforced with instructional videos demonstrating how to put ideas into action. Helpful "Try It Out" and "Step-by-Step" sections let you apply specific lessons to hands-on problems and exercises. If you're a beginning programmer, this is the perfect way to get started.
- Begins with the basics and covers everything Android 4 developers need to know for both smartphones and tablets
- Book and video package gives beginning programmers clear, written lessons backed by video demonstrations and hands-on programming examples and problems
- Includes hints and pointers on particularly confusing or difficult aspects of coding problems
Eager to start writing programs for the Android 4 market? Start with this practical book-and-video guide.
Note: As part of the print version of this book, video lessons are included on DVD. Print or e-book customers can also watch the video lessons online at wrox.com using a link provided in the interior of the book or e-book.
Synopsis
This book is a self-paced introduction to programming for Android smartphones and tablets. Easy-to-follow lessons, reinforced by step-by-step instructions, screencasts, and exercises, allow readers of all learning styles to master Android programming quickly and painlessly.
Each lesson introduces a new concept or programming technique. After describing the main concept, readers are invited to "Try It Out", by performing a programming exercise that reinforces the lesson's ideas. The Try It includes: Goals describing the exercise so the reader knows what should happen; Hints give pointers about possible confusing aspects of the problem; Step-by-Step provides a series of steps to solve the coding problem.
A screencast on the accompanying DVD shows the author working through each exercise.
Each lesson concludes with practice exercises that the reader can solve to reinforce what they've learned in that lesson.