Using simple and easy-to-follow examples, learn how to develop applications for Android devices. Smartphones, PDAs, and other mobile devices are experiencing explosive growth. In this context, Android, the mobile operating system created by Google, offers the dual advantage of being free and open-source. Everyone is free to exploit its enormous potential! In this book, Mark Murphy, a developer and active member of the Android community, explains how to develop applications for Android devices.
Using simple and easy-to-follow examples, learn how to develop applications for Android devices. Smartphones, PDAs, and other mobile devices are experiencing explosive growth. In this context, Android, the mobile operating system created by Google, offers the dual advantage of being free and open-source. This means everyone is free to exploit its enormous potential! In this book, Mark Murphy, a developer and active member of the Android community, explains everything you need to know to program applications—from creating graphical interfaces and using GPS to accessing web services and much more! You'll find a wealth of tips and advice for creating your first Android applications, as well as easy access to the code sequences you need. Through dozens of project examples, you'll grasp the most complex technical aspects and learn how to quickly create compelling applications.
