Android Programming for Beginners

Nonfiction, Computers, Internet, Web Development, Java, Programming, Programming Languages
Cover of the book Android Programming for Beginners by John Horton, Packt Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Horton ISBN: 9781785889035
Publisher: Packt Publishing Publication: December 31, 2015
Imprint: Packt Publishing Language: English
Author: John Horton
ISBN: 9781785889035
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Publication: December 31, 2015
Imprint: Packt Publishing
Language: English

Learn all the Java and Android skills you need to start making powerful mobile applications

About This Book

  • Kick-start your Android programming career, or just have fun publishing apps to the Google Play marketplace
  • A first-principles introduction to Java, via Android, which means you'll be able to start building your own applications from scratch
  • Learn by example and build three real-world apps and over 40 mini apps throughout the book

Who This Book Is For

Are you trying to start a career in programming, but haven't found the right way in? Do you have a great idea for an app, but don't know how to make it a reality? Or maybe you're just frustrated that “to learn Android, you must know java.” If so, Android Programming for Beginners is for you. You don't need any programming experience to follow along with this book, just a computer and a sense of adventure.

What You Will Learn

  • Master the fundamentals of coding Java for Android
  • Install and set up your Android development environment
  • Build functional user interfaces with the Android Studio visual designer
  • Add user interaction, data captures, sound, and animation to your apps
  • Manage your apps' data using the built-in Android SQLite database
  • Find out about the design patterns used by professionals to make top-grade applications
  • Build, deploy, and publish real Android applications to the Google Play marketplace

In Detail

Android is the most popular OS in the world. There are millions of devices accessing tens of thousands of applications. It is many people's entry point into the world of technology; it is an operating system for everyone. Despite this, the entry-fee to actually make Android applications is usually a computer science degree, or five years' worth of Java experience.

Android Programming for Beginners will be your companion to create Android applications from scratch—whether you're looking to start your programming career, make an application for work, be reintroduced to mobile development, or are just looking to program for fun. We will introduce you to all the fundamental concepts of programming in an Android context, from the Java basics to working with the Android API. All examples are created from within Android Studio, the official Android development environment that helps supercharge your application development process.

After this crash-course, we'll dive deeper into Android programming and you'll learn how to create applications with a professional-standard UI through fragments, make location-aware apps with Google Maps integration, and store your user's data with SQLite. In addition, you'll see how to make your apps multilingual, capture images from a device's camera, and work with graphics, sound, and animations too.

By the end of this book, you'll be ready to start building your own custom applications in Android and Java.

Style and approach

With more than 40 mini apps to code and run, Android Programming for Beginners is a hands-on guide to learning Android and Java. Each example application demonstrates a different aspect of Android programming. Alongside these mini apps, we push your abilities by building three larger applications to demonstrate Android application development in context.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Learn all the Java and Android skills you need to start making powerful mobile applications

About This Book

Who This Book Is For

Are you trying to start a career in programming, but haven't found the right way in? Do you have a great idea for an app, but don't know how to make it a reality? Or maybe you're just frustrated that “to learn Android, you must know java.” If so, Android Programming for Beginners is for you. You don't need any programming experience to follow along with this book, just a computer and a sense of adventure.

What You Will Learn

In Detail

Android is the most popular OS in the world. There are millions of devices accessing tens of thousands of applications. It is many people's entry point into the world of technology; it is an operating system for everyone. Despite this, the entry-fee to actually make Android applications is usually a computer science degree, or five years' worth of Java experience.

Android Programming for Beginners will be your companion to create Android applications from scratch—whether you're looking to start your programming career, make an application for work, be reintroduced to mobile development, or are just looking to program for fun. We will introduce you to all the fundamental concepts of programming in an Android context, from the Java basics to working with the Android API. All examples are created from within Android Studio, the official Android development environment that helps supercharge your application development process.

After this crash-course, we'll dive deeper into Android programming and you'll learn how to create applications with a professional-standard UI through fragments, make location-aware apps with Google Maps integration, and store your user's data with SQLite. In addition, you'll see how to make your apps multilingual, capture images from a device's camera, and work with graphics, sound, and animations too.

By the end of this book, you'll be ready to start building your own custom applications in Android and Java.

Style and approach

With more than 40 mini apps to code and run, Android Programming for Beginners is a hands-on guide to learning Android and Java. Each example application demonstrates a different aspect of Android programming. Alongside these mini apps, we push your abilities by building three larger applications to demonstrate Android application development in context.

More books from Packt Publishing

Cover of the book Getting Started with SQL Server 2014 Administration by John Horton
Cover of the book Learning Azure DocumentDB by John Horton
Cover of the book vSphere Virtual Machine Management by John Horton
Cover of the book RESTful Web Services with Scala by John Horton
Cover of the book Getting Started with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager by John Horton
Cover of the book The Professional Woman's Guide to Conflict Management by John Horton
Cover of the book Lighttpd by John Horton
Cover of the book Learning d3.js Data Visualization - Second Edition by John Horton
Cover of the book Netduino Home Automation Projects by John Horton
Cover of the book The Professional Woman's Guide to Managing Men by John Horton
Cover of the book Oracle 11g R1/R2 Real Application Clusters Essentials by John Horton
Cover of the book Cuckoo Malware Analysis by John Horton
Cover of the book Building Web and Mobile ArcGIS Server Applications with JavaScript - Second Edition by John Horton
Cover of the book Python Data Structures and Algorithms by John Horton
Cover of the book Learning Ionic by John Horton
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy