Beginning Android Application Development

By Wei-Meng Lee | Publisher: Wiley

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Create must-have applications for the latest Android OS

The Android OS is a popular and flexible platform for many of today's most in-demand mobile devices. This full-color guide offers you a hands-on introduction to creating Android applications for the latest mobile devices. Veteran author Wei Meng Lee accompanies each lesson with real-world examples to drive home the content he covers. Beginning with an overview of core Android features and tools, he moves at a steady pace while teaching everything you need to know to successfully develop your own Android applications.

  • Explains what an activity is and reviews its lifecycle
  • Zeroes in on customizing activities by applying styles and themes
  • Looks at the components of a screen, including LinearLayout, AbsoluteLayout, and RelativeLayout, among others
  • Details ways to adapt to different screen sizes and adjust display orientation
  • Reviews the variety of views such as TextView, ProgressBar, TimePicker, and more

Beginning Android Application Development pares down the most essential steps you need to know so you can start creating Android applications today.

Editions of Beginning Android Application Development

Paperback
ISBN 9781118017111
EBook
ISBN 9781118087800
EBook
ISBN 9781118087299

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Create must-have applications for the latest Android OS

The Android OS is a popular and flexible platform for many of today's most in-demand mobile devices. This full-color guide offers you a hands-on introduction to creating Android applications for the latest mobile devices. Veteran author Wei Meng Lee accompanies each lesson with real-world examples to drive home the content he covers. Beginning with an overview of core Android features and tools, he moves at a steady pace while teaching everything you need to know to successfully develop your own Android applications.

  • Explains what an activity is and reviews its lifecycle
  • Zeroes in on customizing activities by applying styles and themes
  • Looks at the components of a screen, including LinearLayout, AbsoluteLayout, and RelativeLayout, among others
  • Details ways to adapt to different screen sizes and adjust display orientation
  • Reviews the variety of views such as TextView, ProgressBar, TimePicker, and more

Beginning Android Application Development pares down the most essential steps you need to know so you can start creating Android applications today.

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Create must-have applications for the latest Android OS

The Android OS is a popular and flexible platform for many of today's most in-demand mobile devices. This full-color guide offers you a hands-on introduction to creating Android applications for the latest mobile devices. Veteran author Wei Meng Lee accompanies each lesson with real-world examples to drive home the content he covers. Beginning with an overview of core Android features and tools, he moves at a steady pace while teaching everything you need to know to successfully develop your own Android applications.

  • Explains what an activity is and reviews its lifecycle
  • Zeroes in on customizing activities by applying styles and themes
  • Looks at the components of a screen, including LinearLayout, AbsoluteLayout, and RelativeLayout, among others
  • Details ways to adapt to different screen sizes and adjust display orientation
  • Reviews the variety of views such as TextView, ProgressBar, TimePicker, and more

Beginning Android Application Development pares down the most essential steps you need to know so you can start creating Android applications today.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Beginning Android Application Development?

Computing and Information Technology > Computer programming / software engineering

Where can I read a sample of Beginning Android Application Development?

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Beginning Android Application Development?

Wei-Meng Lee

Who is the Publisher of the book Beginning Android Application Development?

Wiley

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Beginning Android Application Development is available as paperback(ISBN 9781118017111) and ebook(ISBN 9781118087800) and ebook(ISBN 9781118087299)

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