Professional Android Programming with Mono for Android and .NET / C#

A one-of-a-kind book on Android application development with Mono for Android

The wait is over! For the millions of .NET/C# developers who have been eagerly awaiting the book that will guide them through the white-hot field of Android application programming, this is the book. As the first guide to focus on Mono for Android, this must-have resource dives into writing applications against Mono with C# and compiling executables that run on the Android family of devices.

Putting the proven Wrox Professional format into practice, the authors provide you with the knowledge you need to become a successful Android application developer without having to learn another programming language. You'll explore screen controls, UI development, tables and layouts, and MonoDevelop as you become adept at developing Android applications with Mono for Android.
* Answers the demand for a detailed book on the extraordinarily popular field of Android application development
* Strengthens your existing skills of writing applications and shows you how to transfer your talents to building Android apps with Mono for Android and .NET/C#
* Dives into working with data, REST, SOAP, XML, and JSON
* Discusses how to communicate with other applications, deploy apps, and even make money in the process

Professional Android Programming with Mono for Android and .NET/C# gets you up and running with Android app development today.

Using the proven Wrox Professional format, Professional Android Programming with Mono for Android and .NET/C# provides experienced .NET and C# developers with the knowledge the need to become successful Android application developers without having to learn another language. Professional Android Programming with Mono for Android and .NET/C# covers: Mono forAndroid and MonoDevelop Screen controls, UI development Data controls, windows, and controllers Working with data, REST, SOAP, XML, and JSON Tables and layouts Maps, Geolocation, Geocoding, and MonoDroid Device feature support for networking, battery, accelerometer, orientation, and proximity Multimedia, pictures, video, and audio recording and playback Communicating with other applications Internationalization and Localization Deploying apps, and making money  

A one-of-a-kind book on Android application development with Mono for Android The wait is over! For the millions of .NET/C# developers who have been eagerly awaiting the book that will guide them through the white-hot field of Android application programming, this is the book. As the first guide to focus on Mono for Android, this must-have resource dives into writing applications against Mono with C# and compiling executables that run on the Android family of devices. Putting the proven Wrox Professional format into practice, the authors provide you with the knowledge you need to become a successful Android application developer without having to learn another programming language. You'll explore screen controls, UI development, tables and layouts, and MonoDevelop as you become adept at developing Android applications with Mono for Android. Answers the demand for a detailed book on the extraordinarily popular field of Android application development Strengthens your existing skills of writing applications and shows you how to transfer your talents to building Android apps with Mono for Android and .NET/C# Dives into working with data, REST, SOAP, XML, and JSON Discusses how to communicate with other applications, deploy apps, and even make money in the process Professional Android Programming with Mono for Android and .NET/C# gets you up and running with Android app development today.