Java Programming for Android Developers For Dummies

Get started creating Android apps with Java in no time!The demand for Android apps is not slowing down but many mobile developers who want to create Android apps lack the necessary Java background. This beginner guide gets you up and running with using Java to create Android apps with no prior knowledge or experienced necessary!Shows you the basic Java development concepts and techniques that are necessary to develop Android appsExplores what goes into creating an Android app to give you a better understanding of the various elementsAddresses how to deal with standard programming challenges and debuggingBeginning Android Programming with Java For Dummies puts you well on your way toward creating Android apps quickly with Java.Learn to:Create an Android program from start to finishMaster basic Java development concepts and techniquesHandle programming challengesAssemble the pieces and debug your appAndroid is everywhere! Cash in by learning to build Android apps with JavaAndroid runs more than half the smartphones in the US and more than 70 percent of those in Europe. And Java makes it go. Get in on the fun! In this book, youll learn about the major ideas behind Java and Android software development, Javas basic building blocks, the big picture in object-oriented programming, and how to write Java programs on a Windows machine or a Mac.My first Android app — follow the step-by-step instructions to create your first real, working applicationAbout this Java thing — learn the basics of Java, how it works with Android, and all the tools you needClasses and objects, oh my — explore object-oriented programming in Java, learn to work with Java classes in an Android app, and use events and callbacksX-tending into XML — discover XML fundamentals and how they work with Android layoutsOpen the book and find:Basic building blocks of JavaThe difference between 32-bit and 64-bit systemsAll about Java methods and typesAdvice on decision-making structures and loopsHow to design with Java interfacesCase studies detailing a social app and a gameTips for effectively deploying your appStrategies for testing and marketing appsAbout the AuthorBarry Burd, PhD, is a professor of mathematics and computer science at Drew University. He leads training courses for professional programmers and has lectured at conferences in America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.