Synopses & Reviews
Android rocks! Here's how to claim your place in the hot Android app marketIf you've ever considered developing apps for the incredibly popular Android OS, there is no time like now! This book will take you from Android novice to confident programmer. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of Android programming, how to take advantage of mobile devices, important finishing touches for your app, how to take it to market, and more.
Tools of the trade — install and use Java, Eclipse, and the Android SDK, and learn about XML and object-oriented programming
Your intents — learn what to do with intents and intent filters, activities, broadcast receivers, and content providers
Keep it cool — explore ways to create cool Android apps that make the most of mobile device features
Publishing pointers — test your app and explore publishing venues in addition to the Android Market
Android alternatives — discover what you can do with App Inventor and explore the freedom of Native Development
Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/go/androidappdevaio for updates, comments, additional information, answers to questions readers often a sk, and a way to chat with the author!
Open the book and find:
Elements common to all Android apps
How to use Java and XML
Suggestions for user-friendly layouts
Things to think about when creating apps for tablets
Useful troubleshooting and debugging tips
Ways to optimize app performance
Requirements for submitting your app to the Android Market
How to "rough it" without Eclipse
Synopsis
A must-have pedagogical resource from an expert Java educatorAs a Linux-based operating system designed for mobile devices, the Android OS allows programs to run on all Android devices and appear free in the Android Market. Whether you're a beginner programmer eager to create mobile applications or you're Android-savvy and looking to submit your apps to the Android Market, this compilation of eight minibooks takes you through the ins and outs of programming for Android phones. Java expert Barry Burd walks you through Android programming basics, shares techniques for developing great Android applications, reviews Android hardware, and much more.
- Uses the straightforward-but-fun For Dummies style to walk you through the ins and outs of programming for Android mobile devices
- Features eight minibooks that take you from novice Android user to confidently developing Android applications
- Addresses Android programming basics, the operating system, hardware, and security
- Details what it takes to develop amazing Android apps
- Covers the Eclipse environment and SQLite
Start developing applications for the Android OS today with the expert advice in Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies.
About the Author
Barry Burd is an accomplished Java educator and author. He teaches computer science and mathematics at Drew University and leads training courses for professional programmers in the business and industry fields. Barry is the author of Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1Book I: Android Jump-Start 9
Chapter 1: All about Android 11
Chapter 2: Installing the Software Tools 21
Chapter 3: Creating an Android App 43
Chapter 4: Conjuring and Embellishing an Android App 73
Book II: Android Background Material 109
Chapter 1: Using the Eclipse Workbench 111
Chapter 2: It’s Java! 145
Chapter 3: What Java Does (and When) 173
Chapter 4: Object-Oriented Programming in Java 191
Chapter 5: A Look at XML 207Book III: The Building Blocks 223
Chapter 1: Android Activities 225
Chapter 2: Intents and Intent Filters 259
Chapter 3: Services 297
Chapter 4: Broadcast Receivers 331
Chapter 5: Content Providers 357
Book IV: Programming Cool Phone Features 381
Chapter 1: Lay Out Your Stuff 383
Chapter 2: Menus, Lists, and Notifications 407
Chapter 3: An Android Potpourri 433
Chapter 4: Apps for Tablets 465
Book V: The Job Isn't Done Until . . . 483
Chapter 1: Publishing Your App to the Android Market 485
Chapter 2: Publishing Your App to the Amazon Appstore 515
Book VI: Alternative Android Development Techniques 525
Chapter 1: Creating Code Quickly with App Inventor 527
Chapter 2: More App Inventor Magic 557
Chapter 3: How to "Rough It" without Eclipse 581
Chapter 4: Going Native 605
Index 625