The Complete Android Guide


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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Android App Development


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An operating manual for the hottest mobile operating system. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Android App Development gets novice developers up and running quickly on creating their very own mobile applications, with step-by-step instruction on everything they need to design, develop, test, and publish their fully-featured apps. The Android operating system is now the largest mobile platform in the U.S., and there are now more than 90,000 apps available. Android is completely open and free to all developers. Topics covered include: • Designing effective and easy-to-navigate user interfaces for apps • Adding audio and video support to apps • Making the most of Android's hardware, including GPS, social media, built-in camera, and voice integration • Publishing application to the Android market




The Complete Android Guide


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Mastering Android Studio


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"Mastering Android Studio: A Comprehensive Guide to Android App Development" is an all-inclusive book that empowers aspiring and experienced developers to become proficient in creating cutting-edge Android applications. This easy-to-understand and detailed guide takes readers on a journey through the entire Android development process, from setting up the development environment to publishing their apps on the Google Play Store. The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to the Android ecosystem, covering essential concepts like the Android operating system, development tools, and different versions of Android. Readers are introduced to the Java and Kotlin programming languages, equipping them with the skills needed to build robust and efficient Android applications. The core Android components, such as activities, fragments, and intents, are meticulously explained, guiding readers on how to create dynamic user interfaces and efficiently manage app navigation. The book dives deep into XML layouts and UI design, emphasizing the importance of creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for enhanced user experiences. A strong emphasis is placed on handling user input and events, equipping developers with the knowledge to craft responsive and interactive apps. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, readers learn how to manage user data using various storage options, including Shared Preferences, internal and external storage, and SQLite databases. Networking and web services are extensively covered, enabling developers to seamlessly connect their apps to remote servers and web-based services. Readers gain insights into RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and data parsing techniques, empowering them to deliver real-time and data-driven experiences to their users. The book goes beyond code and technicalities, focusing on enhancing user experience with practical advice on intuitive design, performance optimization, and accessibility considerations. Throughout the journey, readers learn the art of debugging, writing effective tests, and continuous improvement to create stable and high-quality Android apps. With step-by-step instructions, the book guides readers through the process of publishing their apps on the Google Play Store. Valuable tips on app promotion, user engagement, and post-release maintenance empower developers to reach a wider audience and ensure the longevity of their apps. "Mastering Android Studio" is more than just a coding tutorial; it is a holistic guide that equips developers with the knowledge and skills to create sophisticated, user-friendly, and top-performing Android applications. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a newcomer to Android app development, this comprehensive guide serves as your ultimate companion in mastering the art of building exceptional Android apps.




Android Programming for Beginners


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Android programming is a great skill for any aspiring computer programmer to have.Being able to create apps for Android can be fun, but also lucrative.Wouldn't it be great to create the next big app?While this doesn't happen often, it's definitely a possibility! Regardless if this is your goal or not, developing Android apps is super fun and enjoyable!This book is aimed at complete beginners to Android programming. It takes you through everything you need to know to begin making apps! It takes you step by step through the creation of your very first app, and helps you to hit the ground running!Here Is What You'll Learn About...History Of AndroidAndroid's ArchitectureApp Development PreparationProgramming With JAVA & XMLHow To Use Android StudioYour First AppEditing & Distributing Your AppMuch, Much More!




Android Programming


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This book is a guide to Android programmers and especially to beginners on how to create amazing apps for Android(c) devices. The book begins by describing what "Android" and "Android programming" are. Beginners are then guided on how to set up the environment ready for programming. This includes the necessary components and how to prepare them. The next part is a guide on how to create a new Android project. A guide on how to run the app, whether on the real device or the emulator is provided. The programmer is also guided on how to prepare both the physical Android device and the emulator for the purpose of running the app. Many features which are available in Android have been explored and you will learn how to implement them using programs. An explanation on each and every program used in this book is given for ease of understanding. Alert dialogs, which are a common feature in Android have been explored hence you will get to know how to create them. The book has also explored on how to create animations. The book provides a guide on how to create apps which can be used to send short message services (SMS) and send emails. The following chapters have been discussed in this book: Definition. Android Programming Basics Handling Events Advanced Features Sending an Email Short Message Service (SMS) in Android Tween Animations Alert Dialog in Android Auto Completion in Android Intents and Filters in Android Themes and Styles in Android




ANDROID A PROGRAMMERS GUIDE


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Master the Android mobile development platform Build compelling Java-based mobile applications using the Android SDK and the Eclipse open-source software development platform. Android: A Programmer's Guide shows you, step-by-step, how to download and set up all of the necessary tools, build and tune dynamic Android programs, and debug your results. Discover how to provide web and chat functions, interact with the phone dialer and GPS devices, and access the latest Google services. You'll also learn how to create custom Content Providers and database-enable your applications using SQLite. Install and configure Java, Eclipse, and Android plugin Create Android projects from the Eclipse UI or command line Integrate web content, images, galleries, and sounds Deploy menus, progress bars, and auto-complete functions Trigger actions using Android Intents, Filters, and Receivers Implement GPS, Google Maps, Google Earth, and GTalk Build interactive SQLite databases, calendars, and notepads Test applications using the Android Emulator and Debug Bridge




93 Lessons a Complete Guide, from Basic to Advanced for Android Application Development (All-In-One) PART 3


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This book with 93 lessons in 3 PARTs will tell you pretty much everything you need to know about your Android smartphone or tablet in an equally friendly manner.Because that's the best way to learn how to get the most from your Android. From buying, unpacking, and setting up your gizmo to managing calls and email, posting to social media, navigating with Maps, and creating a photo slideshow, it's like having a good friend show you the basics and explain how to take advantage of all the cool stuff.Beginning with the basics, this book provides an outline of the steps necessary to set up an Android development and testing environment. An overview of Android Studio has included covering areas such as tool windows, the code editor and the Layout Editor tool. An introduction to the architecture of Android is followed by an in-depth look at the design of Android applications and user interfaces using the Android Studio environment.Chapters are also included covering the Android Architecture Components including view models, lifecycle management, Room database access, the Database Inspector, app navigation, live data and data binding.More advanced topics such as intents are also covered, as are touch screen handling, gesture recognition, and the recording and playback of audio. This edition of the book also covers printing, transitions, cloud-based file storage and foldable device support.The concepts of material design are also covered in detail, including the use of floating action buttons, Snackbars, tabbed interfaces, card views, navigation drawers and collapsing toolbars.Other key features of Android Studio 4.1 and Android are also covered in detail including the Layout Editor, the ConstraintLayout and ConstraintSet classes, MotionLayout Editor, view binding, constraint chains, barriers and direct reply notifications.




Android Phones User Guide for Beginners


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The Ultimate Guide to Mastering an Android device for Beginners and Seniors! If you're holding your shiny new Android smartphone and wondering how to get the most from it, then you've come to the right place. There are different versions of the software, there are plenty of different manufacturer skins layered over that Android core, like those from Samsung or LG, and there's a limitless level of customization you can apply from Google Play, or other third-party sources. Very Few Android devices are alike, but all Android devices have the same foundation. So, starting at the beginning, here's a book to guide you on how to use your new phone. It takes more than a good eye and an amazing tech knowledge to use android like a pro. With the help of Android Phones User Guide for Beginners, you'll find all the expert advice and know how you need to unlock your phone's capabilities to their fullest potential. From working with the basics of setup and exposure to making sense of your camera's fanciest features and so much more. Here's a preview of what you'll learn Learn the five basic options for setting up and customizing your phone How to use the find my phone feature How to backup your contacts Put your skills together to take excellent pictures To grab a copy, please scroll to the top of this page and click the buy now button!




Beginner's Guide to Android App Development


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This book covers Android app design fundamentals in Android Studio using Java programming language. The author assumes you have no experience in app development. The book starts with the installation of the required development environment and setting up the emulators. Then, the simplest "Hello World" app is developed step by step. In the next chapter, basics of the Java programming language are given with practical examples. Screenshots and code snippets are clearly given in the book to guide the reader. After the Java lecture, 7 complete Android apps are developed again by step by step instructions. Each code line is explained. As the reader follows the development of the example apps, he/she will learn designing user interfaces, connecting interface objects to code, developing efficient Java code and testing the app on emulators and real devices. The last chapter explains the installation of the Unity game engine, developing a simple 2D platform game in Unity, setting up touch controls for Android environment and exporting the game as a standalone .apk file ready to be installed on Android devices. Sample apps developed in this book are as follows: 1. Headlight app: Learn the basics of app development and use buttons in your code. 2. Body mass index (BMI) calculator app: Using input boxes, performing calculations and displaying the results on the screen. 3. Simple dice roller app: Using random number generator functions, including images in your project, displaying images on the screen and changing the displayed image programmatically. 4. The compass app: Accessing the magnetic field sensor, setting required permissions, extracting the direction angle and animating a compass figure. 5. Show my location app: Creating a map project, setting required permissions, accessing GPS device and showing real time location on the map. 6. S.O.S. sender app: Adding SMS functionality, setting required permissions and sending real time location using SMS. 7. Development of a 2D platform game: Installing Unity game engine, developing the visual part of the game, implementing the game logic in the code, setting up touch controls and exporting the game as a standalone .apk file. This book includes 237 figures and 130 code snippets that are used to explain app development concepts clearly. Full resolution colour figures and complete project files can be downloaded from the book's companion website: www.yamaclis.com/android.