Inatant Android Fragmentation Management How-to

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A complete hands-on guide to solving the biggest problem facing Android application developers todayOverviewLearn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.Learn how to write apps that work on any Android version.Ready to use code to solve any compatibility issue.Get hands-on with the biggest issue that faces Android developersIn DetailThere are currently 7 different versions of operating systems for Android. A growing issue is fragmentation. With the number of Android users and the variety of versions available, Android fragmentation is a huge problem. This little book is the solution.Instant Android Fragmentation Management How-to is a step-by-step guide to writing applications that can run on all devices starting from Android 1.6. With simple solutions for complex problems, this book will walk you through the biggest issues facing Android developers today.This book will take you through the newest features in the latest version of Android, and shows you how to utilize them in the older versions using the compatibility library. This practical guide allows you to focus on creating the best application possible without worrying about compatibility.All the heavy lifting is done for you. Using user interface, adapting your application will work perfectly on any Android operating system. Asynchronous data management will also allow your applications to run smoothly on any device.Everything you need to run your app on any version of Android is right here.What you will learn from this bookMake applications that recognize what version they are running onCreate version specific themes for your applications that look native on any deviceBuild applications that work smoothly on any Android versionUse core classes for thread managementImport external libraries using Eclipse to make developing applications easier