Android in Action

Description

Android in Action, Third Edition is a comprehensive tutorial for Android developers. This fast-paced book puts you in the drivers seat - youll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Androids built-in features by building useful and intriguing examples.About the TechnologyWhen it comes to mobile apps, Android can do almost anything, and with this book, so can you! Android, Googles popular mobile operating system and SDK for tablets and smart phones, is the broadest mobile platform available. It is Java-based, HTML5-aware, and loaded with the features todays mobile users demand.About this BookAndroid in Action, Third Edition takes you far beyond «Hello Android.» Youll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Androids built-in features. Youll find interesting examples on every page as you explore cross-platform graphics with RenderScript, the updated notification system, and the Native Development Kit. This book also introduces important tablet concepts like drag-and-drop, fragments, and the Action Bar, all new in Android 3.Whats InsideCovers Android 3.xSDK and WebKit development from the ground upDriving a robot with Bluetooth and sensorsImage processing with Native C codeThis book is written for hobbyists and developers. A background in Java is helpful. No prior experience with Android is assumed.