Ebook: Android Programming Succinctly

Morrisville, Syncfusion Inc, 2014. — 113 p.
Android is an open source operating system built on top of Linux. It powers a plethora of
devices, from smart phones to tablets to gaming consoles (along with a vast array of other
consumer electronics). According to the International Data Corporation, Android had over 70
percent market share for worldwide smartphones in the last quarter of 2012, so developing for
this platform has the potential to reach a very large number of mobile users.Contents:
The Story behind the Succinctly Series of Books
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1 Setting Up
The Android SDK
Installation
Creating a Project
Setting Up the Emulator
Compiling the Application
Chapter 2 Hello, Android
App Structure Overview
Creating a User Interface
Adding a Button
Defining String Resources
Detecting Button Input
4Logging Output
Creating Another Activity
Linking Activities With An Intent
Another Button
Passing Data with Intents
Summary