A modern book on getting started with Android app development
Explains the complete life cycle of how to create and maintain applications for release and sale
Includes many examples to make it easier to learn Android from the beginning
Grant Allen, Ph.D. has worked in the technology field for over 20 years, as a CTO, entrepreneur, and emerging technology expert. After successful startup exits and a decade at Google, Grant's focus is now mentoring and coaching startups and hi-tech companies on building great teams and great technology. He is a frequent speaker on topics such as big data, mobile ecosystems, Android, wearables, IoT, disruptive innovation, and more. Grant has a PhD in computer science based on research he performed whilst at Google, an MBA specializing in technology management, and he is the author of seven books on various mobile platform and data technology topics.
Get started as a mobile app developer and learn the art and science of Android app development. With no assumed knowledge about programming languages or Android required, you will gain the key skills for constructing fully functional Android apps for smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
You will also build a solid foundation in the Java programming language and the business of creating and releasing software for Android. Along the way you´ll get comfortable with Android Studio - the best way to write modern Android apps - before diving into your first Android code. The author spends plenty of time explaining how to build a robust UI with widgets, menus, layouts and more. These components will be the basis of your Android apps and so are covered in depth.
Having grasped the basics, you´ll move onto what will make your app stand out: sound, music, images, animations, and notifications. Taking these elements and combining them with phone features like calling and sensors, will take your apps to the next level.
The final part of the book covers services, events, intents, receivers, files and databases, essential sources of information and functionality for users and your app. In addition, you'll see how to protect your users and their data with permissions and security in examples throughout the book
What You Will Learn
- Get started with Android and build your first apps with it
- Install and use the Android Studio IDE
- Set up and manage the app development life cycle
- Master the basics of Java and XML required to create Android apps
- Discover the strengths and features of the Android APIs and device capabilities
Who This Book Is For
Total beginners who have little or no exposure to software development. This book is also useful for developers who are completely new to Android.
Part I - Get Android, Get Started
1. Introducing Android
What is it, history, Google, etc.
2. Introducing Android Studio
What and IDE is, Android Studio and IntelliJ, downloading, installing.
3. Your First Android App, Already!
Create first project and first emulator, run it successfully
4. Exploring Your First Project
Anatomy of an Android Studio project
5. Android Studio in depth
Exploring all the features of Android Studio, including debugging, profiling, and other tools
6. Mastering Your Entire Development Ecosystem
All other tools outside of Android Studio, including JDK, gradle, source control, etc.
Part II - Get The Android Development Know-how
7. Introducing Java for Android Development
Core topics to learn to start java programming
8. Introductin XML for Android Development
Core topics to learn to understand XML and its use in Android
9. Exploring Android UI Concepts - Widgets, Menus and more
Android API components for building basic UIs
10. Exploring Android UI Concepts - Layouts, Activity Bars, and more
Wider Android API components for more sophisticated UIs
11. Activities and Fragments to Organize Your Apps
Activities, lifecycles, Fragments, screen handling
Part III - Get Sophisticated
12. Sound, Music and Audio for Android Apps
creating, recording, using, playback of audio
13. Video and Movies for Android Apps
creating, recording, using, playback of video
14. Exploring Images, Pictures and Animation for Android Apps
creating, capturing, using of still images
15. Exploring device capabilities - calls, location, sensors and more
more device features
Part IV - Get Together
16. Understanding Events, Notifcations, Intents and Receivers
events, intents and user- and system-handling
17. Working with Services, Libraries, Notifications and Parallel Applications
creating and using services, and threads, using other libraries
18. Understanding Files, Databases and Content Providers for Android
file handling, SQLite, 3rd-party providers
19. Protecting Users and Data with Permissions and Security
manifest controls, encryption, basic infosec
20. Preparing Your Android App for Release and Sale!
APK packaging, Google developer accounts, Google Play
Get started as a mobile app developer and learn the art and science of Android app development. With no assumed knowledge about programming languages or Android required, you will gain the key skills for constructing fully functional Android apps for smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
You will also build a solid foundation in the Java programming language and the business of creating and releasing software for Android. Along the way you´ll get comfortable with Android Studio - the best way to write modern Android apps - before diving into your first Android code. The author spends plenty of time explaining how to build a robust UI with widgets, menus, layouts and more. These components will be the basis of your Android apps and so are covered in depth.
Having grasped the basics, you´ll move onto what will make your app stand out: sound, music, images, animations, and notifications. Taking these elements and combining them with phone features like calling and sensors, will take your apps to the next level.
The final part of the book covers services, events, intents, receivers, files and databases, essential sources of information and functionality for users and your app. In addition, you'll see how to protect your users and their data with permissions and security in examples throughout the book
You will:
- Get started with Android and build your first apps with it
- Install and use the Android Studio IDE
- Set up and manage the app development life cycle
- Master the basics of Java and XML required to create Android apps
- Discover the strengths and features of the Android APIs and device capabilities
Get started as a mobile app developer and learn the art and science of Android app development. With no assumed knowledge about programming languages or Android required, you will gain the key skills for constructing fully functional Android apps for smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
You will also build a solid foundation in the Java programming language and the business of creating and releasing software for Android. Along the way you'll get comfortable with Android Studio - the best way to write modern Android apps - before diving into your first Android code. The author spends plenty of time explaining how to build a robust UI with widgets, menus, layouts and more. These components will be the basis of your Android apps and so are covered in depth.
Having grasped the basics, you'll move onto what will make your app stand out: sound, music, images, animations, and notifications. Taking these elements and combining them with phone features like calling and sensors, will take your apps to the next level.
The final part of the book covers services, events, intents, receivers, files and databases, essential sources of information and functionality for users and your app. In addition, you'll see how to protect your users and their data with permissions and security in examples throughout the book
What You Will Learn- Get started with Android and build your first apps with it
- Install and use the Android Studio IDE
- Set up and manage the app development life cycle
- Master the basics of Java and XML required to create Android apps
- Discover the strengths and features of the Android APIs and device capabilities
Who This Book Is For Total beginners who have little or no exposure to software development. This book is also useful for developers who are completely new to Android.
Part I - Get Android, Get Started.- 1. Introducing Android.- 2. Introducing Android Studio.- 3. Your First Android App, Already!.- 4. Exploring Your First Project.- 5. Android Studio In Depth.- 6. Mastering Your Entire Development Ecosystem.- Part II - Get The Android Development Know-how.- 7. Introducing Java for Android Development.- 8. Introducing XML for Android Development.- 9. Exploring Android Concepts - Core UI Widgets.- 10. Exploring Android UI Concepts - Layouts and More.- 11. Understanding Activities.- 12. Introducing Fragments.- Part III - Get Sophisticated.-13. Working with Sound, Audio and Music for Android.- 14. Working with Video and Movies for Android.- 15. Introducing Notifications.- 16. Exploring Device Capabilities with Calls.- Part IV - Get Together.-17. Understanding Intents, Events, and Receivers.- 18. Introducing Android Services.- 19. Working with Files in Android.- 20. Working with Databases in Android.
Grant Allen, Ph.D. has worked in the technology field for over 20 years, as a CTO, entrepreneur, and emerging technology expert. After successful startup exits and a decade at Google, Grant's focus is now mentoring and coaching startups and hi-tech companies on building great teams and great technology. He is a frequent speaker on topics such as big data, mobile ecosystems, Android, wearables, IoT, disruptive innovation, and more. Grant has a PhD in computer science based on research he performed whilst at Google, an MBA specializing in technology management, and he is the author of seven books on various mobile platform and data technology topics.
Über den Autor
Grant Allen, Ph.D. has worked in the technology field for over 20 years, as a CTO, entrepreneur, and emerging technology expert. After successful startup exits and a decade at Google, Grant's focus is now mentoring and coaching startups and hi-tech companies on building great teams and great technology. He is a frequent speaker on topics such as big data, mobile ecosystems, Android, wearables, IoT, disruptive innovation, and more. Grant has a PhD in computer science based on research he performed whilst at Google, an MBA specializing in technology management, and he is the author of seven books on various mobile platform and data technology topics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Part I - Get Android, Get Started.- 1. Introducing Android.- 2. Introducing Android Studio.- 3. Your First Android App, Already!.- 4. Exploring Your First Project.- 5. Android Studio In Depth.- 6. Mastering Your Entire Development Ecosystem.- Part II - Get The Android Development Know-how.- 7. Introducing Java for Android Development.- 8. Introducing XML for Android Development.- 9. Exploring Android Concepts - Core UI Widgets.- 10. Exploring Android UI Concepts - Layouts and More.- 11. Understanding Activities.- 12. Introducing Fragments.- Part III - Get Sophisticated.-13. Working with Sound, Audio and Music for Android.- 14. Working with Video and Movies for Android.- 15. Introducing Notifications.- 16. Exploring Device Capabilities with Calls.- Part IV - Get Together.-17. Understanding Intents, Events, and Receivers.- 18. Introducing Android Services.- 19. Working with Files in Android.- 20. Working with Databases in Android.
Klappentext
Get started as a mobile app developer and learn the art and science of Android app development. With no assumed knowledge about programming languages or Android required, you will gain the key skills for constructing fully functional Android apps for smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
You will also build a solid foundation in the Java programming language and the business of creating and releasing software for Android. Along the way yoüll get comfortable with Android Studio - the best way to write modern Android apps - before diving into your first Android code. The author spends plenty of time explaining how to build a robust UI with widgets, menus, layouts and more. These components will be the basis of your Android apps and so are covered in depth.
Having grasped the basics, yoüll move onto what will make your app stand out: sound, music, images, animations, and notifications. Taking these elements and combining them with phone features like calling and sensors, will take your apps to the next level.
The final part of the book covers services, events, intents, receivers, files and databases, essential sources of information and functionality for users and your app. In addition, you'll see how to protect your users and their data with permissions and security in examples throughout the book
What You Will Learn
Get started with Android and build your first apps with it
Install and use the Android Studio IDE
Set up and manage the app development life cycle
Master the basics of Java and XML required to create Android apps
Discover the strengths and features of the Android APIs and device capabilities
Who This Book Is For
Total beginners who have little or no exposure to software development. This book is also useful for developers who are completely new to Android.
A modern book on getting started with Android app development
Explains the complete life cycle of how to create and maintain applications for release and sale
Includes many examples to make it easier to learn Android from the beginning
