Description:
Introduction -- Getting started with Android programming -- Using Android Studio for Android development -- Activities, fragments, and intents -- Getting to know the Android user interface -- Designing your user interface with Views -- Displaying pictures and menus with Views -- Data persistence -- Content providers -- Messaging -- Location-based services -- Networking -- Developing Android services -- Answers to exercises.
"As the fastest-growing mobile platform today, the Android OS is a powerful and flexible platform for mobile devices and the new Android 5 release boasts significant new features and enhancements for both smartphone and tablet applications. This full-color resource takes a hands-on approach to teaching you how to create Android applications for the latest OS and the newest devices, including both smartphones and tablets." --