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Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide, 3rd Edition
- By Bill Phillips, Chris Stewart, Kristin Marsicano
- Published Jan 30, 2017 by Big Nerd Ranch Guides. Part of the Big Nerd Ranch Guides series.
Book
- Sorry, this book is no longer in print.
About
Features
- Teaches Android app development by developing actual, working apps
- Suitable for any programmer who knows Java, whether they have previous experience with mobile development or not
- Loaded with real-world sample code, Android 4.4 (KitKat) through Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- The material has been developed and classroom-tested at the Big Nerd Ranch
Description
- Copyright 2017
- Pages: 624
- Edition: 3rd
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-13-470605-6
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-470605-4
Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide is an introductory Android book for programmers with Java experience.
Based on Big Nerd Ranch’s popular Android bootcamps, this guide will lead you through the wilderness using hands-on example apps combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs. This book focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with Android 4.4 (KitKat) through Android 7.0 (Nougat) and beyond.
Write and run code every step of the way, using Android Studio to create apps that integrate with other apps, download and display pictures from the web, play sounds, and more. Each chapter and app has been designed and tested to provide the knowledge and experience you need to get started in Android development.
Sample Content
Table of Contents
Learning Android
The Necessary Tools
1Your First Android Application
2Android and Model-View-Controller
3The Activity Lifecycle
4Debugging Android Apps
5Your Second Activity
6Android SDK Versions and Compatibility
7UI Fragments and the Fragment Manager
8Displaying Lists with RecyclerView
9Creating User Interfaces with Layouts and Widgets
10Using Fragment Arguments
11Using ViewPager
12Dialogs
13The Toolbar
14SQLite Databases
15Implicit Intents
16Taking Pictures with Intents
17Two-Pane Master-Detail Interfaces
18Localization
19Accessibility
20Data Binding and MVVM
21Unit Testing and Audio Playback
22Styles and Themes
23XML Drawables
24More About Intents and Tasks
25HTTP and Background Tasks
26Loopers, Handlers, and HandlerThread
27Search
28Background Services
29Broadcast Intents
30Browsing the Web and WebView
31Custom Views and Touch Events
32Property Animation
33Locations and Play Services
34Maps
35Material Design
Afterword