Expert Android


Book Description

From the leading publisher of Android books, Apress’ Expert Android gives you advanced techniques for customizing views, controls, and layouts. You’ll learn to develop apps in record time using JSON, Advanced Form Processing, and the BaaS (Backend As A Service) platform Parse. The book also includes extensive coverage on OpenGL, Search, and Telephony. With these advanced and time saving technologies you’ll be able to release compelling mobile applications in Google Play and the Amazon Appstore at a rapid pace. In Expert Android, you’ll learn to: Borrow, reuse, or build custom Android UI components Create 3D experiences using OpenGL ES 2.0 Write collaborative applications in the Parse cloud and communicate with your app user community through Parse Push Technology Reduce the time-to-market while creating rock solid apps for multiple devices Whether you are an individual or enterprise developer, in Expert Android you’ll find the advanced techniques and practices to take your mobile apps to the next level. Regardless of the Android release, this book serves as your definitive, capstone reference for your Apress Android experience. What you’ll learn How to deliver impactful Apps cheaper, better, and faster. How to develop for multiple devices and manage fragmentation in Android How to use Parse cloud for Storage, Collaborative Social Apps, and Push notifications How to create Custom Views, Controls, and Layouts How to create 3D experience with OpenGL ES 2.0 How to achieve speed to market through JSON, Form processing, and Parse How to eliminate memory leaks and poor-performing code Who this book is for This book is for advanced Android app developers who have read/used Pro Android already by the very same authors that bring you Expert Android. Table of Contents01. Custom Views 02. Compound Views 03. Custom Layouts 04. Using JSON for On-Device Persistence 05. Programming for multiple devices 06. Advanced Form Processing for Android 07. Using the Telephony API 08. Advanced Debugging and Analysis 09. Programming in OpenGL ES 2.0 for Android 10. Android Search User Experience 11. Android Search Providers 12. Android Search Custom Providers 13. Cloud storage for Applications: Parse.com 14. Enhancing Parse with Parcelables 15. Using Push Notifications with Parse




Expert Android Studio


Book Description

Take your Android programming skills to the next level by unleashing the potential of Android Studio Expert Android Studio bridges the gap between your Android programing skills with the provided tools including Android Studio, NDK, Gradle and Plugins for IntelliJ Idea Platform. Packed with best practices and advanced tips and techniques on Android tools, development cycle, continuos integration, release management, testing, and performance, this book offers professional guidance to experienced developers who want to push the boundaries of the Android platform with the developer tools. You'll discover how to use the tools and techniques to unleash your true potential as a developer. Discover the basics of working in Android Studio and Gradle, as well as the application architecture of the latest Android platform Understand Native Development Kit and its integration with Android Studio Complete your development lifecycle with automated tests, dependency management, continuos integration and release management Writing your own Gradle plugins to customize build cycle Writing your own plugins for Android Studio to help your development tasks. Expert Android Studio is a tool for expert and experienced developers who want to learn how to make use of the tools while creating Android applications for use on mobile devices.




Professional Android


Book Description

The comprehensive developer guide to the latest Android features and capabilities Professional Android, 4th Edition shows developers how to leverage the latest features of Android to create robust and compelling mobile apps. This hands-on approach provides in-depth coverage through a series of projects, each introducing a new Android platform feature and highlighting the techniques and best practices that exploit its utmost functionality. The exercises begin simply, and gradually build into advanced Android development. Clear, concise examples show you how to quickly construct real-world mobile applications. This book is your guide to smart, efficient, effective Android development. Learn the best practices that get more out of Android Understand the anatomy, lifecycle, and UI metaphor of Android apps Design for all mobile platforms, including tablets Utilize both the Android framework and Google Play services




Pro Android 5


Book Description

Pro Android 5 shows you how to build real-world and fun mobile apps using the Android 5 SDK. This book updates the best-selling Pro Android and covers everything from the fundamentals of building apps for smartphones, tablets, and embedded devices to advanced concepts such as custom components, multi-tasking, sensors/augmented reality, better accessories support and much more. Using the tutorials and expert advice, you'll quickly be able to build cool mobile apps and run them on dozens of Android-based smartphones. You'll explore and use the Android APIs, including those for media and sensors. And you'll check out what's new in Android, including the improved user interface across all Android platforms, integration with services, and more. By reading this definitive tutorial and reference, you'll gain the knowledge and experience to create stunning, cutting-edge Android apps that can make you money, while keeping you agile enough to respond to changes in the future.




Learning Android


Book Description

Want to build apps for Android devices? This book is the perfect way to master the fundamentals. Written by an expert who's taught this mobile platform to hundreds of developers in large organizations, this gentle introduction shows experienced object-oriented programmers how to use Android’s basic building blocks to create user interfaces, store data, connect to the network, and more. You'll build a Twitter-like application throughout the course of this book, adding new features with each chapter. Along the way, you'll also create your own toolbox of code patterns to help you program any type of Android application with ease. Get an overview of the Android platform and discover how it fits into the mobile ecosystem Learn about the Android stack, including its application framework, and the structure and distribution of application packages (APK) Set up your Android development environment and get started with simple programs Use Android’s building blocks—Activities, Intents, Services, Content Providers, and Broadcast Receivers Learn how to build basic Android user interfaces and organize UI elements in Views and Layouts Build a service that uses a background process to update data in your application Get an introduction to Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL) and the Native Development Kit (NDK)




Learning Android Game Programming


Book Description

Provides information on creating games for Android mobile devices, covering such topics as implementing the game loop, integrating user input, building virtual worlds with tile maps, and creating a scoring framework.




Learning Embedded Android N Programming


Book Description

Create the perfectly customized system by unleashing the power of Android OS on your embedded device About This Book Understand the system architecture and how the source code is organized Explore the power of Android and customize the build system Build a fully customized Android version as per your requirements Who This Book Is For If you are a Java programmer who wants to customize, build, and deploy your own Android version using embedded programming, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn Master Android architecture and system design Obtain source code and understand the modular organization Customize and build your first system image for the Android emulator Level up and build your own Android system for a real-world device Use Android as a home automation and entertainment system Tailor your system with optimizations and add-ons Reach for the stars: look at the Internet of Things, entertainment, and domotics In Detail Take a deep dive into the Android build system and its customization with Learning Embedded Android Programming, written to help you master the steep learning curve of working with embedded Android. Start by exploring the basics of Android OS, discover Google's “repo” system, and discover how to retrieve AOSP source code. You'll then find out to set up the build environment and the first AOSP system. Next, learn how to customize the boot sequence with a new animation, and use an Android “kitchen” to “cook” your custom ROM. By the end of the book, you'll be able to build customized Android open source projects by developing your own set of features. Style and approach This step-by-step guide is packed with various real-world examples to help you create a fully customized Android system with the most useful features available.




Android Money Maker Strategy


Book Description

Apps and Games Development Course is a result of years of consisted learning and research to create cutting edge IT solutions. Most tech innovations like mobile and game development used to the exclusive of programmers and coders, but the world is changing fast. The existence of Content Management System like Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal and others has altered the equations. An average web user can now create app and games without writing one line of codes or break bank. Do you want to make more money creating mobile apps and games without coding for? Are you hungry to become one of those few IT professionals that are making million of naira creating applications? If so, you’ll need to study every single word in this course because I’m going to show you develop app like a pro with step-by-step lessons. I’ve eliminated the clutter and time-consuming work around app development. I have tried to make simple as possible. Follow the screenshots and the instructions. Because the truth is; it doesn’t have to be so complicated. Creating mobile app isn’t that entire difficult task. In fact, if you are looking for the easiest ways to make mobile apps and games. With this step-by-step course, I will show you mobile app development portals, where you will be able to create different type of mobile android apps and games. You will be able to create your own app free. Please note that you will be able to create, download and publish your apps and games without paying a kobo. You can however take advantage of any paid tools available. This course has so many ways of app making to create, start practicing after every lesson. After spending about thirty minutes with the course, you will be able to create your first app without waiting one single line of codes and you don’t need to pay to start doing. You create app for clients or make apps, add advert and publish in app market for your user to download free of charge. You can also create apps and games for sale. The choice is all yours. Please note that, only innovations, creativity and hard work that can get you maximum results. Now, go ahead create as many app as possible. Make as much money you can.




Expert Internet Searching


Book Description

The highly anticipated new edition of Phil Bradley's essential guide to internet search (formerly titled The Advanced Internet Searcher's Handbook) is here. This no-nonsense handbook will give you the tools to find the information that you need more quickly and effectively than ever before. Since the last edition was published internet search has changed dramatically, with both the amount of information to be found online and the diversity of tools to unlock it expanding exponentially. This new edition, rewritten from scratch, gives readers the information and guidance they need to choose the right search tools and strategies for each information need. From searching social media effectively to tracking down an expert or a news story, and from searching by image to searching multimedia, Bradley introduces the best search engines and tools and explains how to get the most out of them. Whether you are a casual searcher or an expert information retriever, you will find information on a wide variety of search engines that you've never tried before and lists of tools and resources that will make you an even better searcher than you already are. Key topics include: An introduction to the internet An introduction to search engines The Google experience Other free-text search engines Directory- and category-based search engines Multi- and meta-search engines Social media search engines Visual searching Finding people People-based resources Academic and other specialized search engines News-based search engines Multimedia search engines Sample searches with hints and tips on better searching Search utilities and resources to make life easier The future of search. Readership: This book will be an invaluable guide for anyone searching the internet for information, whether you are taking your first steps or are becoming more expert. Those teaching others how to search the internet efficiently will find suggestions and strategies and an eloquent rebuttal of the claim that 'it's all on Google'.