{"product_id":"android-studio-narwhal-essentials-compose-edition-developing-android-apps-with-android-studio-jetpack-compose-and-kotlin-paperback","title":"Android Studio Narwhal Essentials - Compose Edition: Developing Android Apps with Android Studio, Jetpack Compose, and Kotlin - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNeil Smyth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a comprehensive guide to building Android applications using Android Studio Narwhal (2025.1.1), Jetpack Compose, and the Kotlin programming language. It is designed to provide the knowledge and skills you need to create modern Android apps using the latest development tools and frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe begin with foundational steps, including setting up an Android Studio development environment, followed by a detailed introduction to Kotlin, the language underpinning Android development. This section covers core aspects of Kotlin, including data types, operators, control flow, functions, lambdas, and coroutines, establishing a solid foundation in object-oriented programming principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext, we cover Jetpack Compose, Google's innovative toolkit for building native user interfaces, including an in-depth look at Compose components and layout structures, including rows, columns, boxes, flows, pagers, and lists. You'll also gain insights into Android project architecture and Android Studio's Compose development mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvanced topics are also covered, including state management, modifiers, and UI navigation. You will also learn how to create reusable layout components, implement biometric authentication for enhanced security, and accelerate development with Gemini AI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide also covers specialized techniques, including graphics rendering, animations, transitions, Kotlin Flows, and gesture handling. Practical data management solutions, including view models, Room database access, live data, and the Database Inspector, are explored in detail. For developers interested in monetization, this guide also includes a dedicated section on implementing in-app billing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concluding chapters provide a comprehensive overview of app packaging and the publication process on the Google Play Store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, each concept is reinforced with hands-on tutorials and downloadable source code. Additionally, over 50 online quizzes are available to test your knowledge and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 658\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.32 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 18, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43156052967487,"sku":"9781965764213","price":69.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/y9ItrMIsed9781965764213.webp?v=1776968828","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/android-studio-narwhal-essentials-compose-edition-developing-android-apps-with-android-studio-jetpack-compose-and-kotlin-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}