Get thoroughly up to speed on Android programming, and learn how to create up-to-date user experiences for both handsets and tablets. With this book's extensively revised second edition, you'll focus on Android tools and programming essentials, including best practices for using Android 4 APIs. If you're experienced with Java or Objective-C, you'll gain the knowledge necessary for building well-engineered applications. Topics include: The Android app life cycle and how to maximize efficiency Good Java programming practices for Android Graphics from basic views to 3D Using Fragments Intents and remote procedure calls Handling persistent data and content providers Integrating an app with RESTful web services Signing and distributing an application Location and mapping Search, speech, sensors, NFC, Sync, and other advanced topics Signing and distributing an application The Native Development Kit This updated edition of Programming Android focuses on the knowledge and developer priorities that are essential for successful Android development projects.
- ISBN10 1449340709
- ISBN13 9781449340704
- Publish Date 11 March 2014 (first published 1 July 2011)
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Publish Country US
- Imprint O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA
- Edition 3rd Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 550
- Language English