PawPrints Learning Technologies. Beginning Android Development: Create Your Own Android App Today!

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015. — 526 p. — ISBN-10: 1502395223, ISBN-13: 978-1502395221.Create amazing Android applications today!The rapid rise of the Android OS offers app developers one of the largest platforms available, and this easy-to-follow guide walks you through the development process step by step. Android programming experts teach you how to download the SDK, get Eclipse up and running, code Android applications, submit your app to the Google Play Store and share your finished Android apps with the world.This book explores everything from the simple basics to advanced aspects of Android application development. We walk you through all the steps in developing applications for the Android platform, including the latest Android features like scrollable widgets, enhanced UI tools and contact capabilities We break every aspect of the development process down into practical, digestible pieces. Whether you're new to Android development or already on your way, Beginning Android Application is the guide you need!Topics Covered:
Getting Started With Android Programming.
Activities, Fragments and Intents.
Getting to Know The Android User Interface.
Designing your user interface with Views.
Displaying Pictures and Menus with Views.
Data Persistence.
Content Providers.
Messaging.
Location Based Services.
Networking.
Developing Android Services.
Publishing Android Applications.