LCCN2016-038890
Table Of ContentChapterChapter 1 Basics of Android: Hello World ChapterChapter 2 Model View Controller, GUI Components, Events ChapterChapter 3 Coding the GUI Programmatically, Layout Managers ChapterChapter 4 Multiple Activities, Passing Data between Activities, Transitions, Persistent Data ChapterChapter 5 Menus, SQLite ChapterChapter 6 Managing the Device Orientation ChapterChapter 7 Touches and Swipes ChapterChapter 8 Graphics, Animations, Sounds and Gaming ChapterChapter 9 Fragments ChapterChapter 10 Using Libraries and their APIs: Speech Recognition and Maps ChapterChapter 11 Using the GPS and Location Services ChapterChapter 12 Using an Existing app: Taking a Photo and Sending an Email ChapterChapter 13 XML and Content Apps ChapterChapter 14 Making an Android Widget ChapterChapter 15 In App Advertising ChapterChapter 16 Security and Encryption AppendixAppendix A: Retrieving the Height of the Status Bar and the Action Bar Dynamically AppendixAppendix B: Setting the Font Size of a TextView Dynamically AppendixAppendix C: How to Download and Install Google Services, Use Maps AppendixAppendix D: The AsyncTask Class
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisEach new print copy of Android App Development includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Download the latest version of Android Studio Using innovative, engaging methods, Android App Development cultivates student knowledge of app development through a progressive, building block approach. Each chapter includes a classroom-friendly, meaningful app that illustrates the concepts covered at the chapter level. Model View Controller architecture is used throughout the book to promote good software engineering practice. Students will be engaged by essential as well as specialized topics such as XML resources, event-driven programming, animation, sounds, making a game, voice recognition, and more. Each new print copy of Android App Development includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and Key Features: - Android Studio, the official development environment by Google, is used to develop all applications - The Model View Controller architecture is used throughout the book, allowing the instructor to download the Model and concentrate on the View and Controller elements of the app - Students learn how to make device-independent apps using a progressive approach, incorporating fun topics such as animation, sounds, photo editing, using the GPS, displaying a map, and advertising - Software Engineering and Common Error boxes highlight software engineering tips and common errors throughout each chapter - Chapters are written independently of others so that instructors can select topics and customize the book to their course - Each chapter concludes with exercises for student practice, including Multiple Choice, Fill In the Code, and Write an App exercises