In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, learn how to build powerful apps for the world&;s most popular mobile platform: Android 4.3. Using this book&;s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you&;ll build complete Android 4.3 apps from the ground up as you master the skills you need to design, develop, test, and publish powerful solutions. Extensively updated for Android&;s newest features and tools, every lesson builds on what you&;ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success!
 
Highlights of this new Third Edition include:
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Extensive new coverage: fragments, action bar, SQLite, content providers, Facebook SDK, and more
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Practical guidance on developing for multiple Android versions
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How to use open source projects to simplify Android development
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New topic-focused structure with at least one complete project in nearly every chapter
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Learn how to&;
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Quickly set up your development environment and create Android projects
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Use Android layouts and fragments  to create apps that look great on phones, tablets, and even TVs
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Develop intuitive user interfaces using Android controls
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Access the cloud and retrieve data using the Flickr API
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Create a full-blown app that parses JSON, stores metadata, and
displays Flickr images
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Use a SQLite database and content providers to create responsive, data-driven apps
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Write social apps using the Facebook Android SDK
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Use contact and calendar data
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Build location-based apps using LocationManager APIs or the new Google Play Location Services
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Internationalize your apps
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Work with media and cameras
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Use open-source libraries to add &;finishing touches&;
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Package and publish apps to Google Play and other app stores