Professional Android 4 Application Development
Author | : Reto Meier |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 866 |
Release | : 2012-05 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1118102274 |
"Programmer to programmer"--P. [2] of cover.
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Author | : Reto Meier |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 866 |
Release | : 2012-05 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1118102274 |
"Programmer to programmer"--P. [2] of cover.
Author | : Reto Meier |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 866 |
Release | : 2012-04-05 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1118237226 |
Developers, build mobile Android apps using Android 4 The fast-growing popularity of Android smartphones and tablets creates a huge opportunities for developers. If you're an experienced developer, you can start creating robust mobile Android apps right away with this professional guide to Android 4 application development. Written by one of Google's lead Android developer advocates, this practical book walks you through a series of hands-on projects that illustrate the features of the Android SDK. That includes all the new APIs introduced in Android 3 and 4, including building for tablets, using the Action Bar, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC Beam, and more. Shows experienced developers how to create mobile applications for Android smartphones and tablets Revised and expanded to cover all the Android SDK releases including Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), including all updated APIs, and the latest changes to the Android platform. Explains new and enhanced features such as drag and drop, fragments, the action bar, enhanced multitouch support, new environmental sensor support, major improvements to the animation framework, and a range of new communications techniques including NFC and Wi-Fi direct. Provides practical guidance on publishing and marketing your applications, best practices for user experience, and more This book helps you learn to master the design, lifecycle, and UI of an Android app through practical exercises, which you can then use as a basis for developing your own Android apps.
Author | : Romain Marucchi-Foino |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 329 |
Release | : 2012-01-18 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1119976278 |
Develop graphically sophisticated apps and games today! The smart phone app market is progressively growing, and there is new market gap to fill that requires more graphically sophisticated applications and games. Game and Graphics Programming for iOS and Android with OpenGL ES 2.0 quickly gets you up to speed on understanding how powerful OpenGL ES 2.0 technology is in creating apps and games for amusement and effectiveness. Leading you through the development of a real-world mobile app with live code, this text lets you work with all the best features and tools that Open GL ES 2.0 has to offer. Provides a project template for iOS and Android platforms Delves into OpenGL features including drawing canvas, geometry, lighting effects, character animation, and more Offers explanation of full-function 2D and 3D graphics on embedded systems Addresses the principal technology for hardware-accelerated graphical rendering Game and Graphics Programming for iOS and Android with OpenGL ES 2.0 offers important, need-to-know information if you're interested in striking a perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality in apps.
Author | : Andreas Goransson |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 2013-01-09 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1118454766 |
Chapter 5: Creating the Accessory Library; Getting Started with Android Libraries; Building the P2PMQTT Library; Preparing the Library Project; Sketching the API; Implementing MQTT; Decoding MQTT; Managing Open Accessory Connections; Creating the Connection Class; USB Connection; Bluetooth Connection; Creating the Connection; Summary; Chapter 6: Using Your Accessory Library; Using Custom Android Libraries; The WroxAccessories Library; Building the Mini Projects; The LSMSD; The Parking Assistant; The Basic Robot; The Sampler; Summary; Chapter 7: Digital Arduino; Digital Actuators.
Author | : Reto Meier |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 576 |
Release | : 2010-03 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 0470565527 |
Rev. ed. of: Professional Android application development. c2009.
Author | : Reto Meier |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 576 |
Release | : 2010-11-04 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 0470874511 |
Update to the bestseller now features the latest release of the Android platform Android is a powerful, flexible, open source platform for mobile devices and its popularity is growing at an unprecedented pace. This update to the bestselling first edition dives in to cover the exciting new features of the latest release of the Android mobile platform. Providing in-depth coverage of how to build mobile applications using the next major release of the Android SDK, this invaluable resource takes a hands-on approach to discussing Android with a series of projects, each of which introduces a new feature and highlights techniques and best practices to get the most out of Android. The Android SDK is a powerful, flexible, open source platform for mobile devices Shares helpful techniques and best practices to maximize the capabilities of Android Explains the possibilities of Android through the use of a series of detailed projects Demonstrates how to create real-world mobile applications for Android phones Includes coverage of the latest version of Android Providing concise and compelling examples, Professional Android Application Development is an updated guide aimed at helping you create mobile applications for mobile devices running the latest version of Android.
Author | : Reto Meier |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2014-09-09 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781502311139 |
A hands-on guide to building mobile applications, Professional Android Application Development features concise and compelling examples that show you how to quickly construct real-world mobile applications for Android phones. Fully up-to-date for version 1.0 of the Android software development kit, it covers all the essential features, and explores the advanced capabilities of Android (including GPS, accelerometers, and background Services) to help you construct increasingly complex, useful, and innovative mobile applications for Android phones. What this book includes An introduction to mobile development, Android, and how to get started. An in-depth look at Android applications and their life cycle, the application manifest, Intents, and using external resources. Details for creating complex and compelling user interfaces by using, extending, and creating your own layouts and Views and using Menus. A detailed look at data storage, retrieval, and sharing using preferences, files, databases, and Content Providers. Instructions for making the most of mobile portability by creating rich map-based applications as well as using location-based services and the geocoder. A look at the power of background Services, using threads, and a detailed look at Notifications. Coverage of Android's communication abilities including SMS, the telephony APIs, network management, and a guide to using Internet resources Details for using Android hardware, including media recording and playback, using the camera, accelerometers, and compass sensors. Advanced development topics including security, IPC, advanced 2D / 3D graphics techniques, and user-hardware interaction. Who this book is for This book is for anyone interested in creating applications for the Android mobile phone platform. It includes information that will be valuable whether you're an experienced mobile developer or making your first foray, via Android, into writing mobile applications. It will give the grounding and knowledge you need to write applications using the current SDK, along with the flexibility to quickly adapt to future enhancements.
Author | : Reto Meier |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 928 |
Release | : 2018-09-25 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1118949528 |
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
Author | : Reto Meier |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2009-06-17 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 0470549254 |
A hands-on guide to building mobile applications, Professional Android Application Development features concise and compelling examples that show you how to quickly construct real-world mobile applications for Android phones. Fully up-to-date for version 1.0 of the Android software development kit, it covers all the essential features, and explores the advanced capabilities of Android (including GPS, accelerometers, and background Services) to help you construct increasingly complex, useful, and innovative mobile applications for Android phones. What this book includes An introduction to mobile development, Android, and how to get started. An in-depth look at Android applications and their life cycle, the application manifest, Intents, and using external resources. Details for creating complex and compelling user interfaces by using, extending, and creating your own layouts and Views and using Menus. A detailed look at data storage, retrieval, and sharing using preferences, files, databases, and Content Providers. Instructions for making the most of mobile portability by creating rich map-based applications as well as using location-based services and the geocoder. A look at the power of background Services, using threads, and a detailed look at Notifications. Coverage of Android's communication abilities including SMS, the telephony APIs, network management, and a guide to using Internet resources Details for using Android hardware, including media recording and playback, using the camera, accelerometers, and compass sensors. Advanced development topics including security, IPC, advanced 2D / 3D graphics techniques, and user–hardware interaction. Who this book is for This book is for anyone interested in creating applications for the Android mobile phone platform. It includes information that will be valuable whether you're an experienced mobile developer or making your first foray, via Android, into writing mobile applications. It will give the grounding and knowledge you need to write applications using the current SDK, along with the flexibility to quickly adapt to future enhancements.
Author | : Wei-Meng Lee |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 562 |
Release | : 2012-02-03 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 1118240677 |
Understand Android OS for both smartphone and tablet programming This fast-paced introduction to the newest release of Android OS gives aspiring mobile app developers what they need to know to program for today's hottest Android smartphones and tablets. Android 4 OS is, for the first time, a single solution for both smartphones and tablets, so if you master the information in this helpful guide, you'll be well on your way to successful development for both devices. From using activities and intents and creating rich user interfaces to working with SMS, messaging APIs, and the Android SDK, what you need is here. Provides clear instructions backed by real-world programming examples Begins with the basics and covers everything Android 4 developers need to know for both smartphones and tablets Explains how to customize activities and intents, create rich user interfaces, and manage data Helps you work with SMS and messaging APIs, the Android SDK, and using location-based services Details how to package and publish your applications to the Android Market Beginning Android 4 Application Development pares down the most essential steps you need to know so you can start creating Android applications today.