Introduction to Android App Development for the Kindle Fire

Introduction to Android App Development for the Kindle Fire
Author: Lauren Darcey
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2012-04-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 013304047X

Get Started Fast with Android App Development for Amazon’s Best-Selling Kindle Fire! Practically overnight, the Amazon Kindle Fire has become the world’s top-selling Android-based tablet. Now, in this electronic-only mini-book, expert Android developers provide an introduction to the basics of Kindle Fire development. Lauren Darcey and Shane Conder first introduce you to Android and walk you through installing its latest development tools. Next, you’ll learn the essential design principles you need to write Android Kindle Fire apps, discover how Android applications are structured and configured, and walk through incorporating user interfaces and other application resources into your projects. It’s simply the fastest way to start developing apps for today’s hottest Android tablet! Like this mini-book? Take the next step: read the full version! Learning Android Application Programming for the Kindle Fire, available August 2012 in print and eBook formats, walks you step-by-step through every facet of building a production-quality Kindle Fire app!

Learning Android Application Programming for the Kindle Fire

Learning Android Application Programming for the Kindle Fire
Author: Lauren Darcey
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2012-07-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133038866

Master AndroidTM App Development for Amazon’s Bestselling Kindle FireTM—Hands-On, Step-by-Step! In this book, bestselling Android programming authors Lauren Darcey and Shane Conder teach you every skill and technique you need to write production-quality apps for Amazon Kindle Fire, the world’s hottest Android tablet. You’ll learn the very best way: by building a complete app from start to finish. Every chapter builds on what you’ve already learned, helping you construct, expand, and extend your working app as you move through the entire development lifecycle. Packed with fully tested, reusable sample code, this book requires absolutely no previous Android or mobile development experience. If you’ve ever written any Java code, you can dive right in and get results fast. Darcey and Conder start with the absolute basics: installing Android development tools, structuring and configuring Kindle Fire apps, and applying crucial design principles associated with high-quality software. Next, building on this strong foundation, you’ll learn how to manage application resources and build application frameworks; integrate user interfaces, logic, and support for networking and web services; test your apps; and publish on the Amazon Appstore. Coverage includes Establishing an efficient development environment and setting up your first project Mastering Android fundamentals and adapting them to the Kindle Fire Building reusable prototypes that define a framework for production projects Incorporating strings, graphics, styles, templates, and other app and system resources Developing screens, from splash screens and main menus to settings and help Displaying dialogs and collecting user input Controlling app state, saving settings, and launching specific activities Internationalizing Kindle Fire apps to reach wider markets Setting application identity and permissions Preparing your app for publication

Introduction to Android App Development for the Kindle Fire

Introduction to Android App Development for the Kindle Fire
Author: Lauren Darcey
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2012-04-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 013304047X

Get Started Fast with Android App Development for Amazon’s Best-Selling Kindle Fire! Practically overnight, the Amazon Kindle Fire has become the world’s top-selling Android-based tablet. Now, in this electronic-only mini-book, expert Android developers provide an introduction to the basics of Kindle Fire development. Lauren Darcey and Shane Conder first introduce you to Android and walk you through installing its latest development tools. Next, you’ll learn the essential design principles you need to write Android Kindle Fire apps, discover how Android applications are structured and configured, and walk through incorporating user interfaces and other application resources into your projects. It’s simply the fastest way to start developing apps for today’s hottest Android tablet! Like this mini-book? Take the next step: read the full version! Learning Android Application Programming for the Kindle Fire, available August 2012 in print and eBook formats, walks you step-by-step through every facet of building a production-quality Kindle Fire app!

Kindle Fire App Development Essentials

Kindle Fire App Development Essentials
Author: Neil Smyth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2013-05-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781484978375

The goal of Kindle Fire App Development Essentials is to teach the skills necessary to develop Android based applications for the Kindle Fire family of devices.Beginning with the basics, this book provides an outline of the steps necessary to set up an Android development environment. An introduction to the architecture of Android is followed by an in-depth look at the design of Android applications and user interfaces. More advanced topics such as database management, content providers and intents are also covered, as are touch screen handling, gesture recognition, camera access and the playback and recording of both video and audio. In addition to covering general Android development techniques, the book also includes Amazon and Kindle Fire specific topics such as creating Kindle Fire emulators for application testing, connecting Kindle Fire devices to the debugging environment, using the Amazon In-App Purchasing and Mobile Ads APIs, implementing maps using the Amazon Maps API and submitting apps to the Amazon Mobile App Distribution portal.Kindle Fire App Development Essentials takes a modular approach to the subject of Android development for the Kindle Fire with each chapter covering a self-contained topic area with detailed explanations, examples and tutorials. This makes the book both an easy to follow learning aid and an excellent reference resource.A copy of this book, a little Java programming experience and access to a Windows, Mac or Linux system are all you need to get started.

Introduction to AndroidTM App Development for the Kindle FireTM

Introduction to AndroidTM App Development for the Kindle FireTM
Author: Lauren Darcey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN:

Get Started Fast with Android App Development for Amazon's Best-Selling Kindle Fire! Practically overnight, the Amazon Kindle Fire has become the world's top-selling Android-based tablet. Now, in this electronic-only mini-book, expert Android developers provide an introduction to the basics of Kindle Fire development. Lauren Darcey and Shane Conder first introduce you to Android and walk you through installing its latest development tools. Next, you'll learn the essential design principles you need to write Android Kindle Fire apps, discover how Android applications are structured and configured, and walk through incorporating user interfaces and other application resources into your projects. It's simply the fastest way to start developing apps for today's hottest Android tablet! Like this mini-book? Take the next step: read the full version! Learning Android Application Programming for the Kindle Fire , available August 2012 in print and eBook formats, walks you step-by-step through every facet of building a production-quality Kindle Fire app!

The Business of Android Apps Development

The Business of Android Apps Development
Author: Mark Rollins
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2013-07-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1430250070

The growing but still evolving success of the Android platform has ushered in a second mobile technology “gold rush” for app developers. Google Play and Amazon Appstore for Android apps has become the second go-to apps eco for today's app developers. While not yet as large in terms of number of apps as iTunes, Google Play and Amazon Appstore have so many apps that it has become increasingly difficult for new apps to stand out in the crowd. Achieving consumer awareness and sales longevity for your Android app requires a lot of organization and some strategic planning. Written for today's Android apps developer or apps development shop, this new and improved book from Apress, The Business of Android Apps Development, Second Edition, tells you today's story on how to make money on Android apps. This book shows you how to take your app from idea to design to development to distribution and marketing your app on Google Play or Amazon Appstore. This book takes you step-by-step through cost-effective marketing, public relations and sales techniques that have proven successful for professional Android app creators and indie shops—perfect for independent developers on shoestring budgets. It even shows you how to get interest from venture capitalists and how they view a successful app vs. the majority of so-so to unsuccessful apps in Android. No prior business knowledge is required. This is the book you wish you had read before you launched your first app! What you’ll learn How to take your app from idea to design to development to distributing and marketing your app on Google Play or Amazon Appstore How do Venture Capitalists validate new App Ideas, and use their techniques. How to monetize your app: Freemium, ads, in-app purchasing and more What are the programming tips and tricks that help you sell your app How to optimize your app for the marketplace How to marketing your app How to listen to your customer base, and grow your way to greater revenue Who this book is for This book is for those who have an idea for an app, but otherwise may know relatively little about entrepreneurship, app development, or even business in general. You should be able to pick up this book and feel like someone is holding your hand as they go through the process of evaluating your idea, learning to code, placing your app in the marketplace, marketing your app, and finally, improving your app to meet the needs of your customer base. Table of Contents1. The Android Market: A Background 2. Making Sure Your App Will Succeed 3. Legal Issues: Better Safe Than Sorry 4. A Brief Introduction to Android Development 5. Develop Apps Like a Pro 6. Making Money with Ads on Your Application 7. In-App Billing: Putting A Store in Your Application 8. Making App Marketplaces Work for You 9. Getting The Word Out 10. After You Have A User Base

Learning Android Application Programming for the Kindle Fire

Learning Android Application Programming for the Kindle Fire
Author: Lauren Darcey
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2012
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 032183397X

Offers instructions on building applications for the Kindle Fire, covering such topics as configuring the Android manifest file, building an application framework, the testing phase, and publishing the finished product.

Android Application Development For Dummies

Android Application Development For Dummies
Author: Michael Burton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2012-09-24
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118417453

Bring your big ideas to the small screen with this one-of-a-kind guide to creating amazing Android applications The Android OS continues to rapidly expand offering app developers access to one of the largest platforms available, and this easy-to-follow guide walks you through the development process step by step. In this new edition of the bestselling Android Application Development For Dummies, Android programming experts Michael Burton and Donn Felker explain how to download the SDK, get Eclipse up and running, code Android applications, and share your finished products with the world. Featuring two sample programs, this book explores everything from the simple basics to advanced aspects of Android application development. Walks you through all the steps in developing applications for the Android platform, including the latest Android features like scrollable widgets, enhanced UI tools, social media integration, and new calendar and contact capabilities Starts off with downloading the SDK, then explains how to bring your applications to life and submit your work to the Android Market Includes real-world advice from expert programmers Donn Felker and Michael Burton, who break every aspect of the development process down into practical, digestible pieces Whether you're new to Android development or already on your way, Android Application Development For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the guide you need to dig into the app dev process!

Introduction to Android Application Development

Introduction to Android Application Development
Author: Joseph Annuzzi Jr.
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Total Pages: 1319
Release: 2015-12-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0134389646

What Every Android App Developer Should Know Today: Android 6 Tools, App/UI Design, Testing, Publishing, and More Introduction to AndroidTM Application Development, Fifth Edition, is the most useful real-world guide to building robust, commercial-grade Android apps with the new Android 6 SDK, Android Studio, and latest development best practices. Bigger, better, and more comprehensive than ever, this book covers everything you need to start developing professional apps for modern Android devices. If you’re serious about Android development, this guide will prepare you to build virtually any app you can imagine! Three well-respected experts guide you through setting up your development environment, designing user interfaces, developing for diverse devices, and optimizing your entire app-development process. Up-to-date code listings support in-depth explanations of key API features, and many chapters contain multiple sample apps. This fifth edition adds brand-new chapters on material design, styling applications, design patterns, and querying with SQLite. You’ll find a treasure trove of Android Studio tips, plus a brand-new appendix on the Gradle build system. This edition also offers Updated coverage of the latest Android 5.1 and 6 APIs, tools, utilities, and best practices New coverage of the Android 6.0 permission model Powerful techniques for integrating material design into your apps An all-new chapter on using styles and reusing common UI components Extensive new coverage of app design, architecture, and backward compatibility A full chapter on using SQLite with persistent database-backed app data Revised quiz questions and exercises to test your knowledge Download this book’s source code at informit.com/title/9780134389455 or introductiontoandroid.blogspot.com.

Android App Development For Dummies

Android App Development For Dummies
Author: Michael Burton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2015-03-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1119017920

The updated edition of the bestselling guide to Android app development If you have ambitions to build an Android app, this hands-on guide gives you everything you need to dig into the development process and turn your great idea into a reality! In this new edition of Android App Development For Dummies, you'll find easy-to-follow access to the latest programming techniques that take advantage of the new features of the Android operating system. Plus, two programs are provided: a simple program to get you started and an intermediate program that uses more advanced aspects of the Android platform. Android mobile devices currently account for nearly 80% of mobile phone market share worldwide, making it the best platform to reach the widest possible audience. With the help of this friendly guide, developers of all stripes will quickly find out how to install the tools they need, design a good user interface, grasp the design differences between phone and tablet applications, handle user input, avoid common pitfalls, and turn a "meh" app into one that garners applause. Create seriously cool apps for the latest Android smartphones and tablets Adapt your existing apps for use on an Android device Start working with programs and tools to create Android apps Publish your apps to the Google Play Store Whether you're a new or veteran programmer, Android App Development For Dummies will have you up and running with the ins and outs of the Android platform in no time.