Head First Android Development (Early Release)

✍ Scribed by Jonathan Simon

• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 532
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Android devices are stealing market share from the iPhone with dramatic speed, and you have a killer app idea. Where to begin? Head First Android Development will help you get your first application up and running in no time with the Android SDK and Eclipse plug-in. Youll learn how to design for devices with a variety of different screen sizes and resolutions, along with mastering core programming and design principles that will make your app stand out.
Whether youre a seasoned iPhone developer who wants to jump into the the Android Market, or someone with previous programming skills but no mobile apps in your resume, this book offers a complete learning experience for creating eye-catching, top-selling Android applications.
Youll learn how to:
Install the Android SDK and Eclipse plug-in and get started building apps
Add buttons, edit text fields, and build your own navigation options in the Android menu
Customize the look of your app with theming and adding image resources

✦ Table of Contents

Work with the Android devices camera, GPS, and accelerometer
Experiment with different Android emulator configurations to simulate different devices with a variety of screen sizes
Optimize, test, and distribute your application in the Android Market
We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First Android Development uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

✦ Subjects

Библиотека;Компьютерная литература;Android;