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Android for Absolute Beginners

Getting Started with Mobile Apps Development Using the Android Java SDK

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  • © 2021

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Authors:
  1. Grant Allen

    1. LONDON, UK

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  • A modern book on getting started with Android app development
  • Explains the complete life cycle of how to create and maintain applications for release and sale
  • Includes many examples to make it easier to learn Android from the beginning

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Get Android, Get Started

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introducing Android

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 3-11

    3. Introducing Android Studio

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 13-32

    4. Your First Android Application, Already!

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 33-53

    5. Exploring Your First Project

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 55-64

    6. Android Studio In-Depth

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 65-86

    7. Mastering Your Entire Developer Ecosystem

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 87-101

  3. Get the Android Development Know-how

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 103-103
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    2. Introducing Java for Android Development

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 105-116

    3. Introducing XML for Android Development

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 117-130

    4. Exploring Android Concepts: Core UI Widgets

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 131-155

    5. Exploring Android Concepts: Layouts and More

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 157-181

    6. Understanding Activities

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 183-191

    7. Introducing Fragments

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 193-206

  4. Get Sophisticated

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 207-207
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    2. Working with Sound, Audio, and Music for Android

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 209-231

    3. Working with Video and Movies for Android

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 233-249

    4. Introducing Notifications

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 251-264

    5. Exploring Device Capabilities with Calls

      • Grant Allen
      Pages 265-274
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About this book

Get started as a mobile app developer and learn the art and science of Android app development. With no assumed knowledge about programming languages or Android required, you will gain the key skills for constructing fully functional Android apps for smartphones, tablets, and other devices.


You will also build a solid foundation in the Java programming language and the business of creating and releasing software for Android. Along the way you’ll get comfortable with Android Studio - the best way to write modern Android apps - before diving into your first Android code. The author spends plenty of time explaining how to build a robust UI with widgets, menus, layouts and more. These components will be the basis of your Android apps and so are covered in depth.


Having grasped the basics, you’ll move onto what will make your app stand out: sound, music, images, animations, and notifications. Taking these elements and combining them with phone features like calling and sensors, will take your apps to the next level.


The final part of the book covers services, events, intents, receivers, files and databases, essential sources of information and functionality for users and your app. In addition, you'll see how to protect your users and their data with permissions and security in examples throughout the book


What You Will Learn
  • Get started with Android and build your first apps with it
  • Install and use the Android Studio IDE
  • Set up and manage the app development life cycle
  • Master the basics of Java and XML required to create Android apps
  • Discover the strengths and features of the Android APIs and device capabilities

Who This Book Is For 

Total beginners who have little or no exposure to software development.  This book is also useful for developers who are completely new to Android.

Authors and Affiliations

  • LONDON, UK

    Grant Allen

About the author

Grant Allen, Ph.D. has worked in the technology field for over 20 years, as a CTO, entrepreneur, and emerging technology expert. After successful startup exits and a decade at Google, Grant's focus is now mentoring and coaching startups and hi-tech companies on building great teams and great technology. He is a frequent speaker on topics such as big data, mobile ecosystems, Android, wearables, IoT, disruptive innovation, and more. Grant has a PhD in computer science based on research he performed whilst at Google, an MBA specializing in technology management, and he is the author of seven books on various mobile platform and data technology topics.

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