4th Edition
by Reto Meier (Author), Ian Lake (Author)
The comprehensive developer guide to the latest Android features and capabilities
Professional Android, 4th Edition
shows developers how to leverage the latest features of Android to
create robust and compelling mobile apps. This hands-on approach
provides in-depth coverage through a series of projects, each
introducing a new Android platform feature and highlighting the
techniques and best practices that exploit its utmost functionality. The
exercises begin simply, and gradually build into advanced Android
development. Clear, concise examples show you how to quickly construct
real-world mobile applications.
This book is your guide to smart, efficient, effective Android development.
- Learn the best practices that get more out of Android
- Understand the anatomy, lifecycle, and UI metaphor of Android apps
- Design for all mobile platforms, including tablets
- Utilize both the Android framework and Google Play services
