Learning Android

by Marko Gargenta

Author	: Marko Gargenta
Publisher	: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages	: 270
Release	: 2011-03-10
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1449307248

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Want to build apps for Android devices? This book is the perfect way to master the fundamentals. Written by an expert who's taught this mobile platform to hundreds of developers in large organizations, this gentle introduction shows experienced object-oriented programmers how to use Android’s basic building blocks to create user interfaces, store data, connect to the network, and more. You'll build a Twitter-like application throughout the course of this book, adding new features with each chapter. Along the way, you'll also create your own toolbox of code patterns to help you program any type of Android application with ease. Get an overview of the Android platform and discover how it fits into the mobile ecosystem Learn about the Android stack, including its application framework, and the structure and distribution of application packages (APK) Set up your Android development environment and get started with simple programs Use Android’s building blocks—Activities, Intents, Services, Content Providers, and Broadcast Receivers Learn how to build basic Android user interfaces and organize UI elements in Views and Layouts Build a service that uses a background process to update data in your application Get an introduction to Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL) and the Native Development Kit (NDK)

Learning Android

by Marko Gargenta

Author	: Marko Gargenta
Publisher	: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages	: 286
Release	: 2014-01-09
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1449336264

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Want to build apps for Android devices? This book is the perfect way to master the fundamentals. Written by experts who have taught this mobile platform to hundreds of developers in large organizations and startups alike, this gentle introduction shows experienced object-oriented programmers how to use Android’s basic building blocks to create user interfaces, store data, connect to the network, and more. Throughout the book, you’ll build a Twitter-like application, adding new features with each chapter. You’ll also create your own toolbox of code patterns to help you program any type of Android application with ease. Become familiar with the Android platform and how it fits into the mobile ecosystem Dive into the Android stack, including its application framework and the APK application package Learn Android’s building blocks: Activities, Intents, Services, Content Providers, and Broadcast Receivers Create basic Android user interfaces and organize UI elements in Views and Layouts Build a service that uses a background process to update data in your application

Learning Mobile App Development

by Jakob Iversen

Author	: Jakob Iversen
Publisher	: Pearson Education
Total Pages	: 464
Release	: 2014
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 032194786X

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Now, one book can help you master mobile app development with both market-leading platforms: Apple's iOS and Google's Android. Perfect for both students and professionals, Learning Mobile App Development is the only tutorial with complete parallel coverage of both iOS and Android. With this guide, you can master either platform, or both--and gain a deeper understanding of the issues associated with developing mobile apps. You'll develop an actual working app on both iOS and Android, mastering the entire mobile app development lifecycle, from planning through licensing and distribution. Each tutorial in this book has been carefully designed to support readers with widely varying backgrounds and has been extensively tested in live developer training courses. If you're new to iOS, you'll also find an easy, practical introduction to Objective-C, Apple's native language.

Learning Android Application Programming

by James Talbot

Author	: James Talbot
Publisher	: Pearson Education
Total Pages	: 428
Release	: 2014
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 0321902939

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Summary: Helps you master modern Android programming by building a fully functional app from the ground up. Working with the Android 4.3 toolset, you'll solve real-world problems faced by every Android developer and learn best practices for success with any mobile development project.

Learning Android Application Testing

by Paul Blundell

Author	: Paul Blundell
Publisher	: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages	: 274
Release	: 2015-03-26
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1784397997

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If you are an Android developer looking to test your applications or optimize your application development process, then this book is for you. No previous experience in application testing is required.

Learning Android Application Development

by Raimon Rafols Montane

Author	: Raimon Rafols Montane
Publisher	: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages	: 313
Release	: 2016-08-30
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1783553847

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Build Android N applications using modern techniques and libraries to get your own high-quality apps published on Google Play in no time About This Book Get started with Android development, from the installation of required tools to publishing to the market Make your applications Android N ready—Android has evolved quite a lot since the very beginning and so has their Software Development Kit—so get up to speed Save time and improve the quality of your applications with widely used open source libraries and dependency management Who This Book Is For Want to get started with Android development? Start here. What You Will Learn Get to know how to use popular open source libraries to reduce time to market and avoid re-inventing the wheel Automate your application's testing phase to avoid last minute crashes Use dependency management to properly keep dependencies and updates under control Efficiently show huge amounts of items in a list Forget about memory and speed concerns Publish and monetize your Android applications on Google Play Persist your application data so it can continue working in offline mode Don't let the UX break because of network issues In Detail The mobile app market is huge. But where do you start? And how you can deliver something that takes Google Play by storm? This guide is the perfect route into Android app development – while it's easy for new apps to sink without a trace, we'll give you the best chance of success with practical and actionable guidance that will unlock your creativity and help you put the principles of Android development into practice. From the fundamentals and getting your project started to publishing your app to a huge market of potential customers, follow this guide to become a confident, creative and reliable mobile developer. Get to grips with new components in Android 7 such as RecyclerView, and find out how to take advantage of automated testing, and, of course, much, much more. What are you waiting for? There's never been a better time – or a better way – to get into Android app development. Style and approach More than just a manual, this is an accessible route into Android development. Packed with examples that demonstrate how to put key concepts and ideas into practice, this guide isn't just about learning, it's about immediate development.

Learning Pentesting for Android Devices

by Aditya Gupta

Author	: Aditya Gupta
Publisher	: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages	: 209
Release	: 2014-03-26
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 178328899X

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This is an easy-to-follow guide, full of hands-on and real-world examples of applications. Each of the vulnerabilities discussed in the book is accompanied with the practical approach to the vulnerability, and the underlying security issue. This book is intended for all those who are looking to get started in Android security or Android application penetration testing. You don’t need to be an Android developer to learn from this book, but it is highly recommended that developers have some experience in order to learn how to create secure applications for Android.

Learning Android Forensics

by Rohit Tamma

Author	: Rohit Tamma
Publisher	: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages	: 322
Release	: 2015-04-30
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1782174443

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If you are a forensic analyst or an information security professional wanting to develop your knowledge of Android forensics, then this is the book for you. Some basic knowledge of the Android mobile platform is expected.

Learning Embedded Android N Programming

by Ivan Morgillo

Author	: Ivan Morgillo
Publisher	: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages	: 282
Release	: 2016-07-29
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1785283286

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Create the perfectly customized system by unleashing the power of Android OS on your embedded device About This Book Understand the system architecture and how the source code is organized Explore the power of Android and customize the build system Build a fully customized Android version as per your requirements Who This Book Is For If you are a Java programmer who wants to customize, build, and deploy your own Android version using embedded programming, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn Master Android architecture and system design Obtain source code and understand the modular organization Customize and build your first system image for the Android emulator Level up and build your own Android system for a real-world device Use Android as a home automation and entertainment system Tailor your system with optimizations and add-ons Reach for the stars: look at the Internet of Things, entertainment, and domotics In Detail Take a deep dive into the Android build system and its customization with Learning Embedded Android Programming, written to help you master the steep learning curve of working with embedded Android. Start by exploring the basics of Android OS, discover Google's “repo” system, and discover how to retrieve AOSP source code. You'll then find out to set up the build environment and the first AOSP system. Next, learn how to customize the boot sequence with a new animation, and use an Android “kitchen” to “cook” your custom ROM. By the end of the book, you'll be able to build customized Android open source projects by developing your own set of features. Style and approach This step-by-step guide is packed with various real-world examples to help you create a fully customized Android system with the most useful features available.