When it comes to mobile apps, Android can do almost anything—and with this book, so can you! Android runs on mobile devices ranging from smart phones to tablets to countless special-purpose gadgets. It's the broadest mobile platform available.
Android in Action, Second Edition is a comprehensive tutorial for Android developers. Taking you far beyond "Hello Android," this fast-paced book puts you in the driver's seat as you learn important architectural concepts and implementation strategies. You'll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android's built-in features by building useful and intriguing examples.
What's Inside
- Android 2 from the ground up
- SDK and web development
- Drive a robot via Bluetooth and Sensors
- Integrate with Social Media Contacts
- Image processing with native C code
About the Author
Frank Ableson is active in the mobile software marketplace, working with leading mobile companies including Handango, Airtime Management, and UnwiredTools.
Book Details
- Paperback: 575 pages
- Publisher: Manning Publications; Second Edition (January, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1935182722
- ISBN-13: 978-1935182726
- File Size: 16.3 MiB
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