Android Programming : The Big Nerd Ranch Guide

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide, 3/e is an introductory Android book for programmers with Java experience. Based on Big Nerd Ranch’s popular Android bootcamps, this guide will lead you through the wilderness using hands-on example apps combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs. This book focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with Android 4.4 (KitKat) through Android 7.0 (Nougat) and beyond. Write and run code every step of the way, using Android Studio to create apps that integrate with other apps, download and display pictures from the web, play sounds, and more. Each chapter and app has been designed and tested to provide the knowledge and experience you need to get started in Android development. This guide takes you on an easy to follow tour of the Android mobile development platform. Chapter by chapter, we'll lead you through the wilderness with hands-on examples. Write and run code every step of the way, starting with simple programs, then enhancing them with sophisticated features. Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide is an introductory Android book for programmers with Java experience. Based on Big Nerd Ranch's popular Android Bootcamp, this guide will lead readers through the wilderness using hands-on example apps combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs. This book focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with Android 4.4 (KitKat) through Android 7.0 (Nougat). Write and run code every step of the way, using Android Studio to create apps that integrate with other apps, download and display pictures from the web, play sounds, and more. Each chapter and app has been designed and tested to provide the knowledge and experience needed to get started in Android development These are the droids you're looking for. With our Android programming guide, based on our Android Fundamentals development bootcamp, you can hit the ground running on Android app development. This guide leads you through the wilderness using hands-on example apps, combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs. You will need Java expertise before you begin reading. Our top-notch Android instructors have put together a guide that focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) through Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and beyond, including coverage of material design. Write and run code every step of the way, using Android Studio to create apps that integrate with other apps, download and display pictures from the web, play sounds, and more. Each chapter and app has been designed and tested to provide the knowledge and experience you need to get started in Android development. - Publisher. Learning AndroidThe Necessary Tools1 Your First Android Application2 Android and Model-View-Controller3 The Activity Lifecycle4 Debugging Android Apps5 Your Second Activity6 Android SDK Versions and Compatibility7 UI Fragments and the Fragment Manager8 Displaying Lists with RecyclerView9 Creating User Interfaces with Layouts and Widgets10 Using Fragment Arguments11 Using ViewPager12 Dialogs13 The Toolbar14 SQLite Databases15 Implicit Intents16 Taking Pictures with Intents17 Two-Pane Master-Detail Interfaces18 Localization19 Accessibility20 Data Binding and MVVM21 Unit Testing and Audio Playback22 Styles and Themes23 XML Drawables24 More About Intents and Tasks25 HTTP and Background Tasks26 Loopers, Handlers, and HandlerThread27 Search28 Background Services29 Broadcast Intents30 Browsing the Web and WebView31 Custom Views and Touch Events32 Property Animation33 Locations and Play Services34 Maps35 Material DesignAfterword Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide is an introductory Android book for programmers with Java experience. Based on Big Nerd Ranch s popular Android bootcamps, this guide will lead you through the wilderness using hands-on example apps combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs. This book focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with Android 4.4 (KitKat) through Android 7.0 (Nougat) and beyond. Write and run code every step of the way, using Android Studio to create apps that integrate with other apps, download and display pictures from the web, play sounds, and more. Each chapter and app has been designed and tested to provide the knowledge and experience you need to get started in Android development Learn to program Android applications from the pros at Big Nerd Ranch. Big Nerd Ranch Guides,COM051460,Android Programming