August 2015
Intermediate to advanced
296 pages
6h 40m
English
Overview
Mobile development is an ever-growing field, and leveraging your existing C# and .NET skills to build Android applications can be both efficient and rewarding. 'Xamarin Mobile Application Development for Android, Second Edition' guides you step-by-step through creating and deploying feature-rich Android applications using Xamarin.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand Xamarin.Android architecture and how to set up your development environment effectively.
- Develop orientation-aware Android applications adaptable to various device configurations.
- Consume RESTful web services and manage data using SQLite for persistence.
- Integrate mobile-specific features including location services and camera functionalities.
- Test and debug your application before deploying to the Android app marketplace.
Author(s)
None Panigrahy is an expert in mobile application development with an emphasis on leveraging C# and Xamarin to build cross-platform applications. With years of experience in the field, None has a practical and clear approach to teaching developers how to create robust applications efficiently. Their contributions provide actionable insights and practical solutions for developers.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for C# developers looking to expand into Android application development while reusing their existing skills. Readers are expected to have a good understanding of C#, .NET, and object-oriented programming. The book is most beneficial to professionals aiming to build and deploy Android apps efficiently using Xamarin. It is a great resource for anyone eager to transition into mobile development.
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