Programming Android: Java Programming for the New Generation of Mobile Devices

Get up to speed on Android programming, and learn how to create up-to-date user experiences for both smartphones and tablets. With this book s extensively revised third edition, you ll focus on Android tools and programming essentials, including best practices for using Android APIs. If you re experienced with Java or Objective-C, you ll gain the knowledge necessary for building well-engineered applications.

Topics include:

• The Android app life cycle and how to maximize efficiency
• Good Java programming practices for Android
• Graphics from basic views to 3D
• Using Fragments
• Intents and remote procedure calls
• Handling persistent data and content providers
• Integrating an app with RESTful web services
• Signing and distributing an application
• Location and mapping
• Search, speech, sensors, NFC, Sync, and other advanced topics
• Signing and distributing an application
• The Native Development Kit

This updated edition of Programming Android focuses on the knowledge and developer priorities that are essential for successful Android development projects.