{"product_id":"android-app-development-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Android App Development for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Burton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe updated edition of the bestselling guide to Android app development\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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 \u003ci\u003eAndroid App Development For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndroid 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate seriously cool apps for the latest Android smartphones and tablets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdapt your existing apps for use on an Android device\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart working with programs and tools to create Android apps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublish your apps to the Google Play Store\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a new or veteran programmer, \u003ci\u003eAndroid App Development For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will have you up and running with the ins and outs of the Android platform in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate amazing apps for the latest Android smartphones and tablets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDownload and install the SDK and start working with the Android Studio tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdapt your apps for use on Android watches and TVs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublish your apps to the Google Play(TM) Store\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere's just what you need to turn your great idea into a cool Android app!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that nearly 80 percent of mobile devices use the Android platform? With this book to guide you, you can start developing apps for that huge market. You'll learn to design the ideal user interface, take advantage of all the newest Android features, understand the difference between phone and tablet apps, avoid common pitfalls, and more! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGet what you need\u003c\/b\u003e -- discover how to acquire and install the tools and set up your development headquarters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet up your first project\u003c\/b\u003e -- get going right away with sample programs that explore different aspects of the Android platform\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNuts and bolts\u003c\/b\u003e -- see how to design the Tasks application, handle user input, design a menu, work with data storage, and even port your app to wearables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdapt existing apps\u003c\/b\u003e -- learn to convert apps from other platforms for Android and how to accommodate older Android versions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGet'em out there\u003c\/b\u003e -- publish your apps to the Google Play Store\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisit the companion website at \u003cb\u003ewww.dummies.com\/go\/androidappdevfd3e\u003c\/b\u003e to download all the code used in this book \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to build a great app with Android Studio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to create an app widget\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen to use advanced techniques, such as Fragments, Databases, and Image Downloads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial Design to beautify your app\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to build apps on Android and Amazon tablets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to create apps for Android Wear and TV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Burton\u003c\/b\u003e is the Head of Mobile Engineering at Groupon and creator of the popular RoboGuice programming framework for Android. He's the author of the OpenTable, Digg, TripIt, and award winning Groupon Android apps, and has addressed conferences around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 09, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695166853183,"sku":"9781119017929","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5bd339eb45fdea013cc8d3bb1f153d46.webp?v=1765002869","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/android-app-development-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}