Java Programming for Android Developers for Dummies - (For Dummies (Computers)) 2nd Edition by Barry Burd (Counterpack, Empty)

Book Synopsis

Android is everywhere! It runs more than half the smartphones in the U.S.--and Java makes it go. If you want to cash in on its popularity by learning to build Android apps with Java, all the easy-to-follow guidance you need to get started is at your fingertips. Inside, you'll learn the basics of Java and grasp how it works with Android; then, you'll go on to create your first real, working application. How cool is that?

The demand for Android apps isn't showing any signs of slowing, but if you're a mobile developer who wants to get in on the action, it's vital that you get the necessary Java background to be a success. With the help of Java Programming for Android Developers For Dummies, you'll quickly and painlessly discover the ins and outs of using Java to create groundbreaking Android apps--no prior knowledge or experience required!

• Get the know-how to create an Android program from the ground up
• Make sense of basic Java development concepts and techniques
• Develop the skills to handle programming challenges
• Find out how to debug your app

Don't sit back and watch other developers release apps that bring in the bucks! Everything you need to create that next killer Android app is just a page away!

From the Back Cover

• Master basic Java programming
• Create an Android program from start to finish
• Assemble and debug your own app

The knowledge you need to build Android apps!

Do you have a great idea that you want to turn into an even better app? Java is the building block you need to develop remarkable Android programs. Even if you have zero Java experience, these step-by-step instructions get you going without any head-scratching or hand-wringing. First, you'll explore how Java and Android work together. Then you'll learn Java basics, how to work with Android Studio, and the essentials of object-oriented programming--all while creating and testing real working apps.

Inside...

• Getting and installing Android Studio and why you need it
• Steps for setting up your app
• Using an Android virtual device
• Java building blocks
• How and why to reuse code
• Testing and debugging tips
• How to build an Android game

About the Author

Barry Burd, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. He has lectured at conferences in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia. He hosts podcasts and videos about software and other technology topics. He is the author of many articles and books, including Java For Dummies.