Murach's Android Programming (Paperback)

Joel Murach

ISBN 10: 1890774936 / ISBN 13: 9781890774936

Published by Mike Murach & Associates Inc., Fresno, CA, 2015

About this Item

Paperback. Want to learn how to develop Android apps? Then dont miss our new book: Murachs Android Programming (2nd Edition). It teaches you how to develop high-quality apps like the ones you can find in the Google Play store. The only prerequisite is a basic knowledge of Java. Everything else, including software installation, is covered.To start, this book shows the Android Studio and Java skills you need to develop a Tip Calculator app for a smartphone or tablet. Then, it expands upon this app to show must-have Android skills such as working with layouts, widgets, events, themes, styles, menus, preferences, and fragments. Next, this book presents two more apps that illustrate Android skills programmers use every day, such as working with threads, files, adapters, intents, services, notifications, broadcast receivers, SQLite databases, content providers, and app widgets. Finally, this book presents an app that uses the Google Maps API and shows you how to submit your finished apps to the Google Play store. The real-world apps used in this book let you see how the skills you're learning work together, and they illustrate how and when you'd use each skill. And all the content is presented in Murach's distinctive paired-pages style that programmers find so clear and time-saving for both training and reference. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Murach's Android Programming (Paperback)
• Publisher: Mike Murach & Associates Inc., Fresno, CA
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1890774936
• ISBN 13: 9781890774936
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Advanced Android Development
Murach's Android Programming teaches app development using Android Studio. Ideal for developers with Java knowledge who want to build robust Android applications. This comprehensive guide shows you how to code, test, and debug real-world apps, starting with a basic Tip Calculator and progressing to more complex applications. Learn essential skills for creating high-quality Android apps that are ready for the Google Play store.

Practical Learning Approach
Master Android development through hands-on examples and real-world applications. The book's practical approach covers essential topics like layouts, widgets, events, themes, and fragments. Work with SQLite databases, content providers, and the Google Maps API. Each chapter builds upon previous knowledge, helping you develop a complete skill set for Android app development using Android Studio's powerful features.

Clear Teaching Format
Written in Murach's signature paired-pages style, this programming guide presents complex concepts in an easy-to-follow format. Each topic features clear explanations on the left page with corresponding examples and code on the right. This unique approach makes it simple to find information quickly, whether you're using the book for initial learning or as a reference guide for Android development.

-Android app development with Java -Professional-level Android Studio training -Real-world app examples -Database and API integration -Paired-pages learning format

About the Author

Joel Murach is the oldest son of publishing pioneer Mike Murach. Joel has been writing and editing books about computer programming for over 20 years now. During that time, he has written extensively on a wide range of Java, .NET, web, and database technologies. He has had best-selling books in all of those categories! In his books, you can see his clear approach to teaching any subject.