Android Programming Concepts

Rs. 16,895

Authors: Trish Cornez, Richard Cornez
ISBN: 9781284070705
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date: October 09, 2015
Format: Hardback – 834 pages
Language: English

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SKU 9781284070705 Category Programming & Software Development Tag Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Description

Using a hands-on, student-friendly approach, Android Programming Concepts provides a comprehensive foundation for the development of mobile applications for devices and tablets powered by Android. This text offers in-depth coverage of the topics outlined by the official Android developer API guides, leading a programmer with object oriented programming skills through the app development process. Each chapter features a collection of well-designed and classroom tested lab examples, providing an opportunity to apply specific Android concepts while supported by visual guides, explanations, and code listings.

Key Features

Android Studio, the official development environment by Google, is used to develop all applications
Includes 44 practical and interesting lab examples linked to real-world mobile problems, including constructing games with moving graphics and responding to sensor data
Mobile programming commences in Chapter 1 with the development of two native Android applications, beginning with a problem statement and storyboard and ending with an executable app
Each chapter concludes with skill-oriented questions designed to test comprehension of key concepts

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Building User Interfaces and Basic Applications
Chapter 3 Activities and Intents
Chapter 4 Fragments, ActionBar, and Menus
Chapter 5 Graphics, Drawing, Audio
Chapter 6 Threads, Handlers, and Programmatic Movement
Chapter 7 Touch Gestures
Chapter 8 Sensors and Camera
Chapter 9 File Storage, Shared Preferences, SQLite

Authors Biography

Trish Cornez is a mobile app developer and senior lecturer in Computer Science at the Unviersity of Redlands. Trish has taught Android programming since 2010.

Trish Cornez – University of Redlands, California

Richard Cornez is a faculty member of the University of Redlands Mathematics and Computer Science Department, where he teaches courses that blend programming with Mathematics.

Richard Cornez – University of Redlands, California