Beginning Android Programming

Quicker, easier Android programming with Android Studio 2

Android 7 offers the ideal opportunity to get started with Android programming. New features and enhancements have been added to make the developer's life easier, while expanding functionality pushes the boundaries of what a great platform can be. This book offers hands-on instruction backed by real-world examples to provide the quickest route to productivity. Fast-paced but beginner-friendly coverage walks through all phases of Android application development, from getting acquainted with Android Studio to publishing to the Marketplace. Fully aligned with Android 7 and Android Studio 2, this expert guide demonstrates just how easy it can be to build applications for all the latest Android devices.

Beginning Android Programming with Android Studio:

• Explores Android Studio, Android Emulator, and other important Android programming tools
• Demonstrates the use of activities, fragments, and intents - the building blocks of Android applications
• Illustrates using views to display pictures and menus for rich user interfaces
• Explores data access using Android content providers
• Shares expert tips for managing and organizing data
• Provides guidance on SMS and location services tracking
• Delves into packaging and publishing for the Android Marketplace, and much more

Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.

A hands-on introduction to the latest release of the Android OS and the easiest Android tools for developers

As the dominant mobile platform today, the Android OS is a powerful and flexible platform for mobile device. The new Android 7 release (New York Cheesecake) boasts significant new features and enhancements for both smartphone and tablet applications. This step-by-step resource takes a hands-on approach to teaching you how to create Android applications for the latest OS and the newest devices, including both smartphones and tablets.

• Shows you how to install, get started with, and use Android Studio 2 - the simplest Android developer tool ever for beginners
• Addresses how to display notifications, create rich user interfaces, and use activities and intents
• Reviews mastering views and menus and managing data
• Discusses working with SMS
• Looks at packaging and publishing applications to the Android market

Beginning Android Programming with Android Studio starts with the basics and goes on to provide you with everything you need to know to begin to successfully develop your own Android applications.