Android Application Development

Programming with the Google SDK

By Rick Rogers, John Lombardo, Zigurd Mednieks, Blake Meike
May 2009
Pages: 334
ISBN 10: 0-596-52147-2 | ISBN 13: 9780596521479
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This practical book provides the concepts and code you need to develop software with Android, the open-source platform for cell phones and mobile devices that's generating enthusiasm across the industry. Android Application Development introduces this programming environment, and offers you a complete working example that demonstrates Android architectural features and APIs. The book is a natural complement to the existing Android documentation provided by Google.
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This practical book provides the concepts and code you need to develop software with Android, the open-source platform for cell phones and mobile devices that's generating enthusiasm across the industry. Based on the Linux operating system and developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, Android has the potential to unite a fragmented mobile market. Android Application Development introduces this programming environment, and offers you a complete working example that demonstrates Android architectural features and APIs. With this book, you will:

  • Get a complete introduction to the Android programming environment, architecture, and tools
  • Build a modular application, beginning with a core module that serves to launch modules added in subsequent chapters
  • Learn the concepts and architecture of a specific feature set, including views, maps, location-based services, persistent data storage, 2D and 3D graphics, media services, telephony services, and messaging
  • Use ready-to-run example code that implements each feature
  • Delve into advanced topics, such as security, custom views, performance analysis, and internationalization

The book is a natural complement to the existing Android documentation provided by Google. Whether you want to develop a commercial application for mobile devices, or just want to create a mobile mashup for personal use, Android Application Development demonstrates how you can design, build, and test applications for the new mobile market.


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Worse than usual for Oreilly,  June 27 2009
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I usually swear by OReilly books, but this one just doesn't cut it. This book is only really useful for an absolute beginner and should probably be titled "Learning Android". Even so, it still isn't very high quality. There is away too much information about just setting up the development environment. Very disappointing. If you are looking for a desk reference for Android, look elsewhere.


Main app doesn't work,  June 24 2009
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Submitted by Bob471   [Respond | View]

Before buying this book check Amazon reviews (1 star out of 5). You probably can't see the Book's errata on the O'Reilly site but it is full of complaints. Basically the main application is thrown at you all at once instead of built up piece by piece and, worse, most people can't get it to run at all. I'm sorry I bought it.

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