Learn Java for Android Development by Jeff Friesen (English) Paperback Book

The Nile on eBay   Learn Java for Android Development by Jeff Friesen

Learn Java for Android Development teaches programmers of any skill level the essential Java language and foundational Java API skills that must be learned to improve the programmer's chances of succeeding as an Android app developer.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Android development is hot, and many programmers are interested in joining the fun. However, because this technology is based on Java, you should first obtain a solid grasp of the Java language and its foundational APIs to improve your chances of succeeding as an Android app developer. After all, you will be busy learning the architecture of an Android app, the various Android-specific APIs, and Android-specific tools. If you do not already know Java fundamentals, you will probably end up with a massive headache from also having to quickly cram those fundamentals into your knowledge base.   Learn Java for Android Development teaches programmers of any skill level the essential Java language and foundational Java API skills that must be learned to improve the programmer's chances of succeeding as an Android app developer. Each of the book's 10 chapters provides an exercise section that gives you the opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the chapter's material. Answers to the book's more than 300 exercises are provided in an appendix. Additionally, author Jeff Friesen has created six bonus chapters that you can download from his personal site, located at cgi?/books/ljfad.Once you complete this book, you will be ready to dive into Android, and you can start that journey by obtaining a copy of Beginning Android 2.  

Author Biography

Jeff Friesen is a freelance tutor and software developer with an emphasis on Java (and now Android). In addition to authoring Learn Java for Android Development and co-authoring Android Recipes -- Jeff has written numerous articles on Java and other technologies for JavaWorld (a href=""JavaWorld.com/a), informIT (a href=""InformIT.com/a), a href=""Java.net/a, and DevSource (a href=""DevSource.com/a). Jeff can be contacted via his website at a href=""TutorTutor.ca/a.

Table of Contents

Getting Started with Java.- Learning Language Fundamentals.- Learning Object-Oriented Language Features.- Mastering Advanced Language Features Part 1.- Mastering Advanced Language Features Part 2.- Exploring the Basic APIs Part 1.- Exploring the Basic APIs Part 2.- Discovering the Collections Framework.- Discovering Additional Utility APIs.- Performing I/O.

Long Description

Android development is hot, and many programmers are interested in joining the fun. However, because this technology is based on Java, you should first obtain a solid grasp of the Java language and its foundational APIs to improve your chances of succeeding as an Android app developer. After all, you will be busy learning the architecture of an Android app, the various Android-specific APIs, and Android-specific tools. If you do not already know Java fundamentals, you will probably end up with a massive headache from also having to quickly cram those fundamentals into your knowledge base. Learn Java for Android Development teaches programmers of any skill level the essential Java language and foundational Java API skills that must be learned to improve the programmer's chances of succeeding as an Android app developer. Each of the book's 10 chapters provides an exercise section that gives you the opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the chapter's material. Answers to the book's more than 300 exercises are provided in an appendix. Additionally, author Jeff Friesen has created six bonus chapters that you can download from his personal site, located at cgi?/books/ljfad. Once you complete this book, you will be ready to dive into Android, and you can start that journey by obtaining a copy of Beginning Android 2.

Feature

Aims to be first book to market of its kind to teach Java skills needed for getting started with Android. Jeff Friesen is a widely recognized Java author and expert. Android continues to get hotter, and is widely regarded as the # 2 mobile Apps market behind iPhone and iPad.

Details ISBN1430231564 Author Jeff Friesen Short Title LEARN JAVA FOR ANDROID DEVELOP Language English ISBN-10 1430231564 ISBN-13 9781430231561 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Imprint APress DEWEY 005.268 Residence US Edition 1st Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany Replaced by 9781430257226 Series Apresspod DOI 10.1007/978-1-4302-3157-8 UK Release Date 2010-09-30 Publication Date 2010-09-30 Illustrations XV, 656 p. Pages 656 Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Edition Description 1st ed. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:96264662;