Android Application Development For Dummies, 2 edition

Book Description Bring your big ideas to the small screen with this one-of-a-kind guide to creating amazing Android applications

The Android OS continues to rapidly expand offering app developers access to one of the largest platforms available, and this easy-to-follow guide walks you through the development process step by step. In this new edition of the bestselling Android Application Development For Dummies, Android programming experts Michael Burton and Donn Felker explain how to download the SDK, get Eclipse up and running, code Android applications, and share your finished products with the world.
Featuring two sample programs, this book explores everything from the simple basics to advanced aspects of Android application development.

• Walks you through all the steps in developing applications for the Android platform, including the latest Android features like scrollable widgets, enhanced UI tools, social media integration, and new calendar and contact capabilities
• Starts off with downloading the SDK, then explains how to bring your applications to life and submit your work to the Android Market
• Includes real-world advice from expert programmers Donn Felker and Michael Burton, who break every aspect of the development process down into practical, digestible pieces

Whether you're new to Android development or already on your way, Android Application Development For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the guide you need to dig into the app dev process!

Content

Part I: The Nuts and Bolts of Android
Chapter 1: Developing Spectacular Android Applications
Chapter 2: Prepping Your Development Headquarters

Part II: Building and Publishing Your First Android Application
Chapter 3: Your First Android Project
Chapter 4: Designing the User Interface
Chapter 5: Coding Your Application
Chapter 6: Understanding Android Resources
Chapter 7: Turning Your Application into a Home Screen Widget
Chapter 8: Publishing Your App to the Google Play Store

Part III: Creating a Feature-Rich Application
Chapter 9: Designing the Task Reminder Application
Chapter 10: Going a la Carte with Your Menu
Chapter 11: Handling User Input
Chapter 12: Getting Persistent with Data Storage
Chapter 13: Reminding the User with AlarmManager
Chapter 14: Updating the Android Status Bar
Chapter 15: Working with Android’s Preferences Framework

Part IV: Tablets
Chapter 16: Developing for Tablets
Chapter 17: Porting Your App to Android Tablets
Chapter 18: Moving beyond Google

Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 19: Ten Free Sample Applications and SDKs
Chapter 20: Ten Tools to Simplify Your Development Life