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A must-have pedagogical resource from an expert Java educatorAs a Linux-based operating system designed for mobile devices, the Android OS allows programs to run on all Android devices and appear free in the Android Market. Whether you're a beginner programmer eager to create mobile applications or you're Android-savvy and looking to submit your apps to the Android Market, this compilation of eight minibooks takes you through the ins and outs of programming for Android phones. Java expert Barry Burd walks you through Android programming basics, shares techniques for developing great Android applications, reviews Android hardware, and much more.
- Uses the straightforward-but-fun For Dummies style to walk you through the ins and outs of programming for Android mobile devices
- Features eight minibooks that take you from novice Android user to confidently developing Android applications
- Addresses Android programming basics, the operating system, hardware, and security
- Details what it takes to develop amazing Android apps
- Covers the Eclipse environment and SQLite
Start developing applications for the Android OS today with the expert advice in Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies.
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- Paperback: 672 pages
- Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (December 13, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1118027701
- ISBN-13: 978-1118027707
- Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 7.3 x 9 inches
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Free Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies
Although experienced with a few other languages, this was my first stab at android programming, so I can give a beginner's prospective. The installation as described went smoothly, so I was quickly up and running. My own installation of Eclipse looked somewhat different from the illustrations in the book, but the descriptions were clear enough to follow. The first problems I encountered had to do with managing windows within Eclipse, a topic Barry doesn't address. Fortunately, any issues that came up were well documented on the internet, so it took only a few days to become familiar.
Although the first few programs ran well, I started getting errors as I copied the code, which made me wonder if I was running a different version. This led me to Barry's website, which had all the code available for download. After installing, I noticed a lot of red "x"'s (signifying errors), but they were easily resolved by changing the project.properties target number to one which I had installed. One project still had errors, so I emailed Barry and got several suggestions. Running "Fix Projects" in the Android Tools directory resolved the problem.
Armed with actual coded examples that exactly follow the book (and that work!) cleared up any misinterpretations that I made previously, and my learning curve improved quickly. I contrast this to previous attempts going through books of programming languages and struggling with code that didn't seem to work.
I also found the examples useful and interesting. In the first series of exercises, you can already click on check-boxes that perform an internet search for selected topics. Barry clearly spent lot of time putting this all together in a coherent, step by step modality in addition to providing personal support. I can't think of any way he could have made it easier for anyone who wants to learn.
By J. Peters
I have a copy of another Android development book, Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 hours. The first part of that book is OK, but it gets very hard quick and near impossible to understand what you are doing, so I bought Android Application Development for Dummies with Barry Burd's Java for Dummies. The Java book, which I recommend as well, gave me a good Java foundation before tackling Android Application Development.
Barry's writing is very clear and concise and he makes sure you understand what is going on completely with multiple examples. Between his thorough explanations on how things work and his great sense of humor, the book hits the points it needs to while making it an interesting read. Also, when I had questions, Barry is available a good amount of the time through his website and is more than happy to answer anything through IM.
And now, I can officially call myself an Android developer.
By Joe Diviak