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Android Apps for Absolute Beginners
Anybody can start building simple apps for the Android platform, and this book will show you how! Recently updated to include Android Jelly Bean, Android Apps for Absolute Beginners, Second Edition takes you through the process of getting your first Android apps up and running using plain English and practical examples.
This book cuts through the fog of jargon and mystery that surrounds Android apps development, and gives you simple, step-by-step instructions to get you started.
Teaches Android application development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start in Android development
Provides simple, step-by-step examples that make learning easy, allowing you to pick up the concepts without fuss
Offers clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your apps running as soon as possible
This book is Android Jelly Bean compliant, but is backwards compatible to most of the previous Android releases.
What you’ll learn
Get yourself and your computer set up for Android apps development
Use the Eclipse programming environment to make your Android development efficient and straightforward
Follow steps in plain English to build simple apps and get them working immediately
Style your application so that it appeals to potential users
Make use of the Android’s touch screen
Use shortcuts and cheat sheets to create apps the easy way
Use the basics of Java and XML to move onto more advanced apps
Who this book is for
If you have a great idea for an Android app, but have never programmed before, then this book is for you. You don’t need to have any previous computer programming skills—as long as you have a desire to learn, and you know which end of the mouse is which, the world of Android apps development awaits!
This book cuts through the fog of jargon and mystery that surrounds Android apps development, and gives you simple, step-by-step instructions to get you started.
Teaches Android application development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start in Android development
Provides simple, step-by-step examples that make learning easy, allowing you to pick up the concepts without fuss
Offers clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your apps running as soon as possible
This book is Android Jelly Bean compliant, but is backwards compatible to most of the previous Android releases.
What you’ll learn
Get yourself and your computer set up for Android apps development
Use the Eclipse programming environment to make your Android development efficient and straightforward
Follow steps in plain English to build simple apps and get them working immediately
Style your application so that it appeals to potential users
Make use of the Android’s touch screen
Use shortcuts and cheat sheets to create apps the easy way
Use the basics of Java and XML to move onto more advanced apps
Who this book is for
If you have a great idea for an Android app, but have never programmed before, then this book is for you. You don’t need to have any previous computer programming skills—as long as you have a desire to learn, and you know which end of the mouse is which, the world of Android apps development awaits!
378 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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August 10, 2024Android Apps for Absolute Beginners by Wallace Jackson is a clear, straightforward guide perfect for those new to Android development. With simple explanations and practical examples, it’s great for getting started. However, it’s somewhat dated and might not cover the latest Android features. Ideal as an entry-level resource but may require additional materials for advanced learning. also read how to earn cred coins
February 4, 2012
Beyond explaining the basics of XML and its relation to Android development, this book isn't extremely useful. Don't expect to be able to build a functional application based on knowledge from this book.
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June 2, 2025Android Apps for Absolute Beginners is a clear, step-by-step guide perfect for those new to Android development. It covers the basics of app creation and Android Studio, making it a great starting point.
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While it doesn’t teach ADB directly, it lays the groundwork needed to understand tools like those in TechBoltify’s Update from ADB Guide2QR. Once comfortable with the basics, readers can easily transition to using ADB for updates or system management.
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August 25, 2021
Doesn't add much to knowledge. While grammatically correct, his writing is rather convoluted like using multiple which in a sentence. In terms of contents, it focuses more on media components instead of UI or coding.
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March 26, 2021Little basic after reading beginning Java for Android, ready to go to Book 2, designing games. However, we will see how much time is allowed.
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June 20, 2011
I picked this up with the thought that it might be too basic, but it would be a good way to make sure I didn't have any gaps in my Android education. Unfortunately it was much more basic than I expected and I probably would've been better off going straight to the Beginning Android book.
Aside from that, this book is good for someone who's fairly new to Java, but has some programming background. It walks you through setting up Java and Eclipse and does a good job of explaining the examples line-by-line, but it doesn't explain general basics like what a for loop or if statement are.
Aside from that, this book is good for someone who's fairly new to Java, but has some programming background. It walks you through setting up Java and Eclipse and does a good job of explaining the examples line-by-line, but it doesn't explain general basics like what a for loop or if statement are.
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February 21, 2016Little basic after reading beginning Java for Android, ready to go to Book 2, designing games. However, we will see how much time is allowed.
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