Professional Android Application Development
Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Indianapolis, IN, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 437
ISBN-13: 9780470344712
Subjects: Application Development
First sentence: Whether you’re an experienced mobile engineer, a desktop or web developer, or a complete programming
novice, Android represents an exciting new opportunity to write innovative applications
for mobile devices.

Despite the name, Android will not help you create an unstoppable army of emotionless robot
warriors on a relentless quest to cleanse the earth of the scourge of humanity. Instead, Android is
an open source software stack that includes the operating system, middleware, and key applications
along with a set of API libraries for writing mobile applications that can shape the look, feel,
and function of mobile handsets...
Description: A hands-on guide to building mobile applications, this book features concise and compelling examples that show you how to quickly construct real-world mobile applications for Android phones. Fully up-to-date for version 1.0 of the Android SDK, it covers all the essential features, and explores the advanced capabilities of Android.