Learn Java for Android Development: Migrating Java SE Programming Skills to Mobile Development

© Peter Späth and Jeff Friesen 2020

P. Späth, J. FriesenLearn Java for Android Developmenthttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5943-6_1

1. Getting Started with Java

Peter Späth¹  and Jeff Friesen²

(1)

Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

(2)

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

 

Android apps are written in Java and use various Java application program interfaces (APIs) . Because you’ll want to write your own apps, but may be unfamiliar with the Java language and these APIs, this book teaches you about Java as a first step into Android app development. It provides you with Java language fundamentals and Java APIs that are useful when developing apps.

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This book illustrates Java concepts via non-Android Java applications. It’s easier for beginners to grasp these applications than ...