Head First Android Development (Paperback)

Dawn Griffiths

ISBN 10: 149207652X / ISBN 13: 9781492076520

Published by O'Reilly Media, Sebastopol, 2021

About this Item

Paperback. What will you learn from this book? If you have an idea for a killer Android app, this fully revised and updated edition will get you up and running in a jiffy. You'll go beyond syntax and how-to manuals and learn how to think like a great Android developer. This hands-on book teaches you everything from designing layouts to the latest features of Android Jetpack, including the Room persistence library, LiveData and the Navigation component. It's like having an experienced Android developer sitting right next to you! If you have some Kotlin know-how, you're ready to get started.Why does this book look so different?Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Android Development uses a visually rich format to engage your mind rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multisensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works." This hands-on book teaches you everything from designing layouts to the latest features of Android Jetpack, including the Room persistence library, LiveData and the Navigation component. It's like having an experienced Android developer sitting right next to you! If you have some Kotlin know-how, you're ready to get started. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Head First Android Development (Paperback)
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Sebastopol
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 149207652X
• ISBN 13: 9781492076520
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

What will you learn from this book?

If you have an idea for a killer Android app, this fully revised and updated edition will get you up and running in a jiffy. You'll go beyond syntax and how-to manuals and learn how to think like a great Android developer. This hands-on book teaches you everything from designing user interfaces to building multi-screen apps that persist data in a database. It covers the latest features of Android Jetpack, including Jetpack Compose. It's like having an experienced Android developer sitting right next to you! If you have some Kotlin know-how, you're ready to get started.

Why does this book look so different?

Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Android Development uses a visually rich format to engage your mind rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multisensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works.

About the Authors

Dawn Griffiths has over 20 years experience working in the IT industry, working as a senior developer and senior software architect. She has written various books in the Head First series, including Head First Android Development (1e and 2e) and Head First Kotlin, and developed The Agile Sketchpad animated video series with David.

David Griffiths is an Agile coach and software developer. He began programming at age 12, after being inspired by a documentary on the work of Seymour Papert. At age 15 he wrote an implementation of Papert's computer language LOGO. David has written various books in the Head First series, including Head First Android Development (1e and 2e) and Head First Kotlin, and created The Agile Sketchpad video series with Dawn.