Ebook: Blake, Nakamura Masumi. Programming Android, 2nd Edition

Год: 2012, Издательство: O'Reilly Media ISBN: 978-1-449-31664-8 Язык: Английский,страниц: 523.With this digital Early Release edition of Programming Android, you get the entire book bundle in its earliest form – the author's raw and unedited content – so you can take advantage of this content long before the book's official release. You'll also receive updates when significant changes are made, as well as the final ebook version.What does it take to build well-engineered Android applications? Explore Android's core building blocks and APIs in depth with this authoritative guide (updated to cover the Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android), and learn how to create compelling apps that work on a full range of Android devices. You'll work with proven approaches to app design and implementation—including application frameworks that you can use as a starting point for your own projects.Delve into sensors, native development, 3D graphics, and many other topics, and discover how to build apps on the platform of your choice. If you're an intermediate to advanced programmer, you'll learn how to make great Android apps.Learn how to use the Android SDK with the Eclipse IDE.
Apply advanced Java concepts regardless of your experience with the language.
Create an Android user interface that's captivating and easy to navigate.
Use the Fragment API for tablet user interfaces.
Make your application compatible with Honeycomb and earlier versions.
Understand Android's unique database design issues and the role of SQLite.
Use sensors and gestures to expand your app's input beyond just tapping and scrolling.
Explore Android APIs for multimedia, location, communication, NFC, and other applications.