Beginning Android Application Development

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.

Presented in Full color, Beginning Android Application Development takes a hands-on approach to teaching aspiring developers how to create applications for the latest Android OS and newest devices. Beginning with the basics this book moves at steady pace to provide everything developers will need to know to begin successfully developing their own Android applications. Included in the book are lessons on: Using Activities and Intents Displaying Notifications Creating Rich User Interfaces Mastering Views and Menus Managing Data Working with SMS and Messaging API's Using Location-Based Services Packaging and Publishing Application to the Android Market Installing and using Eclipse and the Android SDK Much More.

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.