Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours, Second Edition

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, learn how to build powerful applications for the worlds first complete, open, and free mobile platform: Android.- Using this books straightforward, step-by-step approach, youll build a fully-featured Android application from the ground up and master the skills you need to design, develop, test, and publish powerful applications.- Each lesson builds on what youve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success!Some of the highlights of this new edition include: More comprehensive code listings New, improved exercises based upon reader feedback Completely overhauled sample code on a new companion CD New coverage of hot topics like tablet design, services, app widgets, Android Market updates, and more Even more tips and tricks from the trenches to help you design, develop, and test applications for a different device targets, including an all-new chapter on tackling compatibility issues Learn how to . . . Develop Android applications quickly and successfully with Java Master the latest Android SDK and development tools Leverage the Eclipse programming environment to develop Android projects Understand the Android application lifecycle Build effective, user-friendly user interfaces Store, retrieve, and manipulate application data Add popular network, social, and location-based features to your applications Take advantage of Android device hardware like the camera Internationalize, test, and publish your applications