Android in Practice

Description

DESCRIPTION

Android, Google's platform for mobile application development,
provides powerful features, a robust SDK, and almost limitless
possibilities. It's not hard to find the information a developer needs to
build a simple Android app, but then what?
Android in Practice is a treasure trove of Android goodness, with over
100 tested, ready-to-use techniques, covering the new Android 3.0
SDK, including complete end-to-end example applications and
practical tips for real world mobile application developers. Written by
seasoned Android developers, this book addresses the trickiest
questions raised in forums and mailing lists. Using an easy-to-follow
problem/solution/discussion format, it dives into important topics not
covered in other Android books, like advanced drawing and graphics,
testing and instrumentation, building and deploying applications, using
alternative languages, and native development.

RETAIL POINTS

• Packed with more than 100 techniques
• Covers the Android 3.0 SDK, designed for tablets
• Advanced topics not covered elsewhere

AUDIENCE

This book assumes a working knowledge of Java, but no prior
experience with Android is required.

CONTENTS:

Table of Contents

PART 1 BACKGROUND AND FUNDAMENTALS

Introducing Android

Android application fundamentals

Managing lifecycle and state

PART 2 REAL WORLD RECIPES

Getting the pixels perfect

Managing background tasks with Services

Threads and concurrency

Storing data locally

Sharing data between apps

HTTP networking and web services

Location is everything

Appeal to the senses using multimedia

2D and 3D drawing

PART 3 BEYOND STANDARD DEVELOPMENT

Testing and instrumentation

Build management

Developing for Android tablets