Real-World Android by Tutorials (Second Edition)


Book Description

Learn how to implement a real-world Android appWhen developing a professional Android app, there are hundreds of options for libraries and possible architectures. Finding documentation is easy, but you might end up with an app structure that isn't ideal for your project.Real-World Android by Tutorials helps you implement a real-world app from scratch, addressing critical problems like finding the right architecture, making the UI responsive and appealing and implementing efficient animations.Who this book is forThis book is for intermediate Android developers who already know the basics of the Android platform and the Kotlin language, and who are looking to build modern and professional apps using the most important libraries. If you want to create a reactive and good-looking UI and are determined not to ignore important aspects like security, this book will help.Topics covered in Real-World Android by TutorialsBy reading this book, you'll learn about the following topics:Choosing the right architecture: Pick the right app architecture to achieve a good separation between domain and data layers, making your app easy to build and maintain.Building features: Learn how to structure your code to make it more testable.Modularization: Split your code into different modules, improving the build time and reusability of your code.Animations: Use the new Motion Editor to implement animations that make your app's UI more appealing.Custom Views: Go beyond the basics by creating a View that's specific to your app's needs.Security: Protect your app's data and code.Tooling: Mastering the right tool is a fundamental skill when creating a professional app. Learn how to use the tools to analyze your code and fix some tricky bugs.After reading this book, you'll be prepared to implement your own, professional Android app.




Real-World Android by Tutorials (First Edition)


Book Description

Real-World Android by Tutorials guides you through building one professional Android app using the most important architectures and libraries. Along the way, you'll get a solid foundation in Android development concepts so you can make informed decisions about how to apply them in your own codebase.Learn how to implement a real-world Android appWhen developing a professional Android app, there are hundreds of options for libraries and possible architectures. Finding documentation is easy, but you might end up with an app structure that isn't ideal for your project.Real-World Android by Tutorials helps you implement a real-world app from scratch, addressing critical problems like finding the right architecture, making the UI responsive and appealing and implementing efficient animations.Who this book is forThis book is for intermediate Android developers who already know the basics of the Android platform and the Kotlin language, and who are looking to build modern and professional apps using the most important libraries. If you want to create a reactive and good-looking UI and are determined not to ignore important aspects like security, this book will help.Topics covered in Real-World Android by TutorialsBy reading this book, you'll learn about the following topics:Choosing the right architecture: Pick the right app architecture to achieve a good separation between domain and data layers, making your app easy to build and maintain.Building features: Learn how to structure your code to make it more testable.Modularization: Split your code into different modules, improving the build time and reusability of your code.Animations: Use the new Motion Editor to implement animations that make your app's UI more appealing.Custom Views: Go beyond the basics by creating a View that's specific to your app's needs.Security: Protect your app's data and code.Tooling: Mastering the right tool is a fundamental skill when creating a professional app. Learn how to use the tools to analyze your code and fix some tricky bugs.After reading this book, you'll be prepared to implement your own, professional Android app.







Learning Android


Book Description

Want to build apps for Android devices? This book is the perfect way to master the fundamentals. Written by experts who have taught this mobile platform to hundreds of developers in large organizations and startups alike, 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. Throughout the book, you’ll build a Twitter-like application, adding new features with each chapter. You’ll also create your own toolbox of code patterns to help you program any type of Android application with ease. Become familiar with the Android platform and how it fits into the mobile ecosystem Dive into the Android stack, including its application framework and the APK application package Learn Android’s building blocks: Activities, Intents, Services, Content Providers, and Broadcast Receivers Create 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




Jetpack Compose by Tutorials (Second Edition)


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Build Beautiful Apps With Jetpack ComposeJetpack Compose is hyping up everyone in the Android UI toolkit world. This completely new and modern solution to building declarative user interfaces provides more opportunity than ever to create beautiful, reactive and animated apps.However, because of its new status, Jetpack Compose is lacking one of the most important pieces of successful software: detailed documentation. That's why we've prepared a whole book's worth of documentation for you!Jetpack Compose By Tutorials is here to help, by showing you exactly how Compose works, what its fundamental components are and how you can use them to build complex real-world apps!Who this book is forThis book is for all Android developers who have experience with the legacy UI Toolkit through XML and View components, but who are looking for a fresh, reusable, clean and easy-to-use solution to reduce their boilerplate code while building stunning user interfaces.Topics covered in Jetpack Compose by TutorialsFundamentals: Core Jetpack Compose elements and functionsCombining components: Mixing different layouts and building beautiful interfacesState Management: State wrappers, LiveData observables and UI recompositionUI Styling: Modifiers for size, shape, colors, background, padding and alignmentUser Interaction: Different click, touch and scroll listeners and their handlersAnimations: State changes, value animations and complex transitionsUI Testing: Learn how to test your Jetpack Compose codeAccessibility: Learn how to support Accessibility using Jetpack ComposeOne thing you can count on: After reading this book, you'll be prepared to tackle any design specification and build it in your Android apps using Jetpack Compose. You'll make your apps really stand out by adding different modifiers and Material Design components, as well as animations.




Android Debugging by Tutorials (First Edition)


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Learn about Debugging Android AppsThe debugging process is one of the main parts of app development. If you want your app to become a high-quality product, you'll need to take care of any noticeable issues. But, sometimes it's challenging to find the source of the issue, or you don't have enough information to solve it. In most cases, the official documentation isn't really helpful because every app is unique.Android Debugging is here to help you find a solution faster and easier by introducing you to Android debugging tools.Who This Book is ForThis book is for intermediate Android developers who already know the basics of Android development and Kotlin but want to learn about debugging steps and Android Studio debugging tools.Topics Covered in Android DebuggingAndroid Debug Bridge: Learn how to connect the debugger with your Android device.Breakpoints and Code Evaluation: Find out how to pause a running app in a specific place and inspect the code.Reading stack traces: Learn where to look for more details about app crashes.Debugging databases and background tasks: Deal with database bugs and issues on background threads.CPU activity and memory usage: Specialize in observing CPU timelines and memory management.Network activity and Energy Profiler: Learn to clone API calls for debugging purposes and handle battery draining efficiently.One thing you can count on: after reading this book, you'll be prepared to detect issues, find out more information about the issue culprit and successfully fix it. You'll solve issues faster than before and save more time for developing new features.




Android Test-Driven Development by Tutorials (Second Edition)


Book Description

Learn Android Test-Driven Development! Writing apps is hard. Writing testable apps is even harder, but it doesn't have to be. Reading and understanding all the official Google documentation on testing can be time-consuming - and confusing. This is where Android Test-Driven Development comes to the rescue! In this book, you'll learn about Android Test-Driven Development the quick and easy way: by following fun and easy-to-read tutorials. Who This Book Is For This book is for the intermediate Android developers who already know the basics of Android and Kotlin development but want to learn Android Test-Driven Development. Topics Covered in Android Test-Driven Development - Getting Started with Testing: Learn the core concepts involved in testing including what is a test, why should you test, what should you test and what you should not test. - Test-Driven Development (TDD): Discover the Red-Green-Refactor steps and how to apply them. - The Testing Pyramid: Learn about the different types of tests and how to organize them. - Unit Tests: Learn how to start writing unit tests with TDD using JUnit and Mockito. - Integration Tests: Writing tests with different subsystems is a must in today's complex application world. Learn how to test with different subsystems including the persistence and network layers. - Architecting for Testing: Explore how to architect your app for testing and why it matters. - TDD on Legacy Projects: Take your TDD to the next level by learning how to apply it to existing legacy projects. And much more, including Espresso tests, UI tests, code coverage and refactoring. One thing you can count on: after reading this book, you'll be prepared to take advantage of Android Test-Driven Development in your own apps!




Real-World Flash Game Development


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This book covers Flash for the everyday developer. The average Flash developer doesn't have luxurious timelines, employers who understand the value of reusability, or the help of an information architect to design a usable experience. This book helps bridge the gap for these coders who may be used to C++, Java, or C# and want to move over to Flash. Griffith covers real-world scenarios pulled from his own experiences developing games for over 8 years in the industry. Gifts from Griffith's REAL-WORLD experiences include: Game design templates and pre-written scripts to automate tasks within Flash; Classes for handling common math computations used in gaming, so that game developers can see how to set up a simple game flow; Powerful debugging tools for your games(debuggers for Flash games are hard to come by, and this book provides them for you). The associated web site offers: Code from the game examples in the book with fully build-able source files. Additional code snippets, classes, and utilities. Scripts for automating tedious and repetitive tasks within Flash. Template game-design documents for planning game proposals in the same manner outlined in the book. Links to other helpful online resources for both Flash and game development.




Beginning Android Application Development


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Create must-have applications for the latest Android OS The Android OS is a popular and flexible platform for many of today's most in-demand mobile devices. This full-color guide offers you a hands-on introduction to creating Android applications for the latest mobile devices. Veteran author Wei Meng Lee accompanies each lesson with real-world examples to drive home the content he covers. Beginning with an overview of core Android features and tools, he moves at a steady pace while teaching everything you need to know to successfully develop your own Android applications. Explains what an activity is and reviews its lifecycle Zeroes in on customizing activities by applying styles and themes Looks at the components of a screen, including LinearLayout, AbsoluteLayout, and RelativeLayout, among others Details ways to adapt to different screen sizes and adjust display orientation Reviews the variety of views such as TextView, ProgressBar, TimePicker, and more Beginning Android Application Development pares down the most essential steps you need to know so you can start creating Android applications today.




Android Application Development For Dummies


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The fun and friendly guide to creating applications on the Android platform The popularity of the Android market is soaring with no sign of slowing down. The open nature of the Android OS offers programmers the freedom to access the platform's capabilities and this straightforward guide walks you through the steps for creating amazing Android applications. Android programming expert Donn Felker explains how to download the SDK, get Eclipse up and running, code Android applications, and submit your finished products to the Android Market. Featuring two sample programs, this introductory book explores everything from the simple basics to more advanced aspects of the Android platform. Takes you soup through nuts of developing applications for the Android platform Begins with downloading the SDK, then explains how to code Android applications and submit projects to the Android Market Written by Android guru Donn Felker, who breaks every aspect of developing applications for the Android platform into easily digestible pieces No matter your level of programming experience, Android Application Development For Dummies is an ideal guide for getting started with developing applications for the Android platform.