Android Application Development For Dummies, 2nd Edition

This is your easy-to-use guide to creating applications on the Android platform

The Android OS continues to expand offering app developers access to one of the largest platforms available, and this straightforward guide walks you step-by-step through the process of creating amazing Android applications. In this second edition of his bestselling book, Android programming expert Donn Felker explains how to download the SDK, get Eclipse up and running, code Android applications, and submit your finished products to the Android Market.

Featuring two sample programs, this introductory book explores everything from the simple basics to more advanced aspects of the Android platform.

• Walks you through all the steps in developing applications for the Android platform, including the latest Android features like scrollable widgets, enhanced UI tools, social media integration, and new calendar and contact capabilities
• Starts off with downloading the SDK, then explains how to code Android applications and submit projects to the Android Market
• Written by Android guru Donn Felker, who breaks every aspect of developing applications for the Android platform into easily digestible pieces

Android Application Development For Dummies is an ideal guide for getting started developing applications for the Android platform, no matter what your level of programming experience may be.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part I: The Nuts and Bolts of Android
Chapter 1: Developing Spectacular Android Applications
Chapter 2: Prepping Your Development Headquarters
Part II: Building and Publishing Your First Android Application
Chapter 3: Your First Android Project
Chapter 4: Designing the User Interface
Chapter 5: Coding Your Application
Chapter 6: Understanding Android Resources
Chapter 7: Turning Your Application into a Home Screen Widget
Chapter 8: Publishing Your App to the Google Play Store
Part III: Creating a Feature-Rich Application
Chapter 9: Designing the Task Reminder Application
Chapter 10: Going a la Carte with Your Menu
Chapter 11: Handling User Input
Chapter 12: Getting Persistent with Data Storage
Chapter 13: Reminding the User with AlarmManager
Chapter 14: Updating the Android Status Bar
Chapter 15: Working with Android’s Preferences Framework
Part IV: Tablets
Chapter 16: Developing for Tablets
Chapter 17: Porting Your App to Android Tablets
Chapter 18: Moving beyond Google
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 19: Ten Free Sample Applications and SDKs
Chapter 20: Ten Tools to Simplify Your Development Life