January 2011
Beginner to intermediate
592 pages
19h 57m
English
Overview
When it comes to mobile apps, Android can do almost anything&mdash:and with this book, so can you! Android runs on mobile devices ranging from smart phones to tablets to countless special-purpose gadgets. It's the broadest mobile platform available.
Android in Action, Second Edition is a comprehensive tutorial for Android developers. Taking you far beyond "Hello Android," this fast-paced book puts you in the driver's seat as you learn important architectural concepts and implementation strategies. You'll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android's built-in features by building useful and intriguing examples.
About the Technology
About the Book
What's Inside
- Android 2 from the ground up
- SDK and web development
- Drive a robot via Bluetooth and Sensors
- Integrate with Social Media Contacts
- Image processing with native C code
About the Reader
This book is written for hobbyists and developers. A background in Java is helpful—no prior experience with Android is assumed.
About the Authors
Frank Ableson is a writer, product strategist, and mobile developer. Robi Sen specializes in new products, and Chris King is a senior mobile engineer.
Quotes
A deep dive into Android 2. Outstanding!
- Frank Wang, Digital Velocity LLC
Invaluable examples. A worthy update.
- Ben Ogden, Whiteboard Federal
Android from A to Z!
- Loïc Simon, SII
I rate this book a G—great for geeks.
- Steve Prior, geekster.com
Best coverage of Android.
- Jérôme Bâton, Consultant
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