CHAPTER 3
Introduction to the Android
THIS CHAPTER COVERS THE ANDROID MOBILE operating system and related devices. I first start off discussing what Android actually is and I cover some basic concepts concerning Android cell phones. Next, I discuss the system requirements of the main program that is currently used to develop Android applications which is called Android Studio. I then give a quick start guide tour of the key features of Android Studio you will need to use in order to create your own programs. Next, I give the reader a basic overview of the Java language that is used to create Android applications. I cover key Java concepts such as data types, program flow control statements, and classes. Then, I cover the Activity class and ...
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