Amazing Android Apps For Dummies

by Daniel A. Begun
Amazing Android Apps For Dummies
Author: Daniel A. Begun
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2011-02-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 111806142X
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Find the Android apps that are right for you so you can have fun and get more done! The popularity of Android apps is exploding and this handy guide helps you sort through the thousands of available applications so you can find the ones that are ideal for you. You'll explore a variety of apps in the areas of entertainment, finance, health, food, music, news, weather, photography, reference, dining out, social networking, sports, travel, and more. Author Daniel Begun helps you navigate through this enormous—and potentially overwhelming—array of Android apps. Holds your hand through the oftentimes overwhelming app selection and shares helpful advice for sorting through the tens of thousands of apps to find the ones that are right for you Helps you uncover which apps are worth the price and what's fabulous for free Provides advice on what apps work best for all your favorite hobbies – from movies to music, sports to social networking, fitness to fun games, and everything in between Amazing Android Apps For Dummies walks you through the process of finding, purchasing, and installing the most appealing apps for your needs.

FUNDAMENTALS OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

by M. N. RAO
FUNDAMENTALS OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
Author: M. N. RAO
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2014-09-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 812035012X
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Free Open Source Software have been growing enormously in the field of information technology. Open Source Software (OSS) is a software whose source code is accessible for alteration or enrichment by other programmers. This book gives a detailed analysis of open source software and their fundamentals, and so is meant for the beginners who want to learn and write programs using Open Source Software. It also educates on how to download and instal these open source free software in the system.The topics covered in the book broadly aims to develop familiar Open Source Software (OSS) associated with database, web portal and scientific application development. Software platforms like, Android, MySQL, PHP, Python, PERL, Grid Computing, and Open Source Cloud, and their applications are explained through various examples and programs. The platforms like OSS and Linux are also introduced in the book. Recapitulation given at the end of each chapter enables the readers to take a quick revision of the topics. Numerous examples in the form of programs are given to enable the students to understand the theoretical concepts and their applicative knowledge. The book is an introductory textbook on Open Source Software (OSS) for the undergraduate students of Computer Science Engineering (CSE) and postgraduate students of Computer Application (MCA). Salient Features The procedure for installing software (Linux, Android, PHP, MySQL, Perl, and Python) both in Linux and Windows operating systems are discussed in the book.• Numerous worked out example programs are introduced.• Inclusion of several questions drawn from previous question papers in chapter-end exercises.

Handbook of Mobile Application Development: A Guide to Selecting the Right Engineering and Quality Features

by Mohamed Sarrab
Handbook of Mobile Application Development: A Guide to Selecting the Right Engineering and Quality Features
Author: Mohamed Sarrab
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2021-07-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9814998257
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This handbook is a concise yet complete guide to fundamental engineering requirements and quality characteristics that users, developers, and marketers of mobile applications should be aware of. It provides detailed definitions and descriptions of eight key software application features that are integral to the overall design and user experience goals, and which may often overlap with certain functionalities. The book explains the essential aspects of these features clearly to novice developers. Readers will also learn about how to optimize the listed features to tailor their applications to the needs of their users. Key Features: - Presents detailed information about eight different features which guide mobile application development: capability, reliability, usability, charisma, security, performance, mobility and compatibility - Reader-friendly, structured layout of each chapter including relevant illustrations and clear language, designed for quick learning - Focus on both software function and user perception of applications on mobile devices - Includes a handy appendix with information about mobile learning projects and related work packages Handbook of Mobile Application Development A Guide to Selecting the Right Engineering and Quality Features is the ideal learning tool for novice software developers, computer science students, IT enthusiasts and marketers who want to design or develop mobile apps for an optimal user experience.

Best Android Apps

by Mike Hendrickson
Best Android Apps
Author: Mike Hendrickson
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2010-04-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449393713
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You can choose from thousands of apps to make your Android device do just about anything you can think of -- and probably a few things you'd never imagine. There are so many Android apps available, in fact, that it's been difficult to find the best of the bunch -- until now. Best Android Apps leads you beyond the titles in Android Market's "Top Paid" and "Top Free" bins to showcase apps that will truly delight, empower, and entertain you. The authors have tested and handpicked more than 200 apps and games, each listed with a description and details highlighting the app's valuable tips and special features. Flip through the book to browse their suggestions, or head directly to the category of your choice to find the best apps to use at work, on the town, at play, at home, or on the road. Discover great Android apps to help you: Juggle tasks Connect with friends Play games Organize documents Explore what's nearby Get in shape Travel the world Find new music Dine out Manage your money ...and much more!

Android Apps for Absolute Beginners

by Wallace Jackson
Android Apps for Absolute Beginners
Author: Wallace Jackson
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1430247894
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Anybody can start building simple apps for the Android platform, and this book will show you how! Recently updated to include Android Jelly Bean, Android Apps for Absolute Beginners, Second Edition takes you through the process of getting your first Android apps up and running using plain English and practical examples. This book cuts through the fog of jargon and mystery that surrounds Android apps development, and gives you simple, step-by-step instructions to get you started. Teaches Android application development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start in Android development Provides simple, step-by-step examples that make learning easy, allowing you to pick up the concepts without fuss Offers clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your apps running as soon as possible This book is Android Jelly Bean compliant, but is backwards compatible to most of the previous Android releases.

The Rough Guide to the Best Android Apps

by Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to the Best Android Apps
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2012-08-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1409364038
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So many apps and so little time. How do you get to the best with a minimum of fuss? The Rough Guide to the Best Android Apps solves the problem. It reveals the 400 best free and paid for applications for smartphones and tablets in all categories. Whether its navigation or news, photography or productivity, games or utilities this book highlights the best Android apps available from the marquee names to the hidden gems. Discover now the 400 apps your Android device should be using.

Android Programming for Beginners

by John Horton
Android Programming for Beginners
Author: John Horton
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 767
Release: 2018-10-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1789531039
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Learn all the Java and Android skills you need to start making powerful mobile applications with practical and actionable steps Key FeaturesKick-start your Android programming career, or just have fun publishing apps to the Google Play marketplaceA first-principles introduction to Java, via Android, which means you'll be able to start building your own applications from scratchLearn by example and build four real-world apps and dozens of mini-apps throughout the bookBook Description Are you trying to start a career in programming, but haven't found the right way in? Do you have a great idea for an app, but don't know how to make it a reality? Or maybe you're just frustrated that in order to learn Android, you must know Java. If so, then this book is for you. This new and expanded second edition of Android Programming for Beginners will be your companion to create Android Pie applications from scratch. We will introduce you to all the fundamental concepts of programming in an Android context, from the basics of Java to working with the Android API. All examples use the up-to-date API classes, and are created from within Android Studio, the official Android development environment that helps supercharge your application development process. After this crash course, we'll dive deeper into Android programming and you'll learn how to create applications with a professional-standard UI through fragments and store your user's data with SQLite. In addition, you'll see how to make your apps multilingual, draw to the screen with a finger, and work with graphics, sound, and animations too. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to start building your own custom applications in Android and Java. What you will learnMaster the fundamentals of coding Java for Android Pie Install and set up your Android development environment Build functional user interfaces with the Android Studio visual designer Add user interaction, data captures, sound, and animation to your apps Manage your apps' data using the built-in Android SQLite database Find out about the design patterns used by professionals to make top-grade applications Build, deploy, and publish real Android applications to the Google Play marketplaceWho this book is for This book is for you if you are completely new to Java, Android, or programming and want to make Android applications. This book also acts as a refresher for those who already have experience of using Java on Android to advance their knowledge and make fast progress through the early projects.

Android Programming with Kotlin for Beginners

by John Horton
Android Programming with Kotlin for Beginners
Author: John Horton
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 699
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1789800889
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Build smart looking Kotlin apps with UI and functionality for the Android platform Key FeaturesStart your Android programming career, or just have fun publishing apps on Google Play marketplaceThe first-principle introduction to Kotlin through Android, to start building easy-to-use appsLearn by example and build four real-world apps and dozens of mini-appsBook Description Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world and Kotlin has been declared by Google as a first-class programming language to build Android apps. With the imminent arrival of the most anticipated Android update, Android 10 (Q), this book gets you started building apps compatible with the latest version of Android. It adopts a project-style approach, where we focus on teaching the fundamentals of Android app development and the essentials of Kotlin by building three real-world apps and more than a dozen mini-apps. The book begins by giving you a strong grasp of how Kotlin and Android work together before gradually moving onto exploring the various Android APIs for building stunning apps for Android with ease. You will learn to make your apps more presentable using different layouts. You will dive deep into Kotlin programming concepts such as variables, functions, data structures, Object-Oriented code, and how to connect your Kotlin code to the UI. You will learn to add multilingual text so that your app is accessible to millions of more potential users. You will learn how animation, graphics, and sound effects work and are implemented in your Android app. By the end of the book, you will have sound knowledge about significant Kotlin programming concepts and start building your own fully featured Android apps. What you will learnLearn how Kotlin and Android work togetherBuild a graphical drawing app using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principlesBuild beautiful, practical layouts using ScrollView, RecyclerView, NavigationView, ViewPager and CardViewWrite Kotlin code to manage an apps' data using different strategies including JSON and the built-in Android SQLite databaseAdd user interaction, data captures, sound, and animation to your appsImplement dialog boxes to capture input from the userBuild a simple database app that sorts and stores the user's dataWho this book is for This book is for people who are new to Kotlin, Android and want to develop Android apps.It also acts as a refresher for those who have some experience in programming with Android and Kotlin.

Amazing Android Apps For Dummies

by Daniel A. Begun
Amazing Android Apps For Dummies
Author: Daniel A. Begun
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2011-02-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 111806142X
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Find the Android apps that are right for you so you can have fun and get more done! The popularity of Android apps is exploding and this handy guide helps you sort through the thousands of available applications so you can find the ones that are ideal for you. You'll explore a variety of apps in the areas of entertainment, finance, health, food, music, news, weather, photography, reference, dining out, social networking, sports, travel, and more. Author Daniel Begun helps you navigate through this enormous—and potentially overwhelming—array of Android apps. Holds your hand through the oftentimes overwhelming app selection and shares helpful advice for sorting through the tens of thousands of apps to find the ones that are right for you Helps you uncover which apps are worth the price and what's fabulous for free Provides advice on what apps work best for all your favorite hobbies – from movies to music, sports to social networking, fitness to fun games, and everything in between Amazing Android Apps For Dummies walks you through the process of finding, purchasing, and installing the most appealing apps for your needs.