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June 4, 2009
Android Application Development--New from O'Reilly: Programming with the Google SDK
Sebastopol, CA—Based on the Linux operating system and developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, Android has the potential to unite a fragmented mobile market. Android Application Development (O'Reilly US $39.99) by Rick Rogers, John Lombardo, Zigurd Mednieks, and Blake Meike, introduces this programming environment--including the operating system and SDK--and provides working examples with thorough explanations to demonstrate Android's architectural features and APIs.
This practical book provides the concepts and code you need to develop software with Android, the open-source platform for cell phones and mobile devices that's generating enthusiasm across the industry. With Android Application Development, you will:
- Write Android applications that take advantage of any core function available in today's mobile devices
- Create a complete modular application that makes use of Android's UI elements
- Learn the concepts and architecture of a feature set that includes views, maps, location-based services, persistent data storage, telephony services, and inter-process communication
- Apply ready-to-run code to implement each feature
- Learn advanced topics, such as 2D and 3D graphics, debugging, and performance analysis
The book is a natural complement to the existing Android documentation provided by Google. Whether you want to develop a commercial application for mobile devices, or just want to create a mobile mashup for personal use, Android Application Development demonstrates how you can design, build, and test applications that are innovating, portable, and profitable.
For a review copy or more information please email kathrynb@oreilly.com. Please include your delivery address and contact information.
John Lombardo has been working with Linux since version 0.9. His first book, Embedded Linux, was published in 2001. Since then he's worked on several embedded products like phones and routers. John holds a BS in Computer Science and is working on his MBA.
Zigurd Mednieks is Chief User Interface Architect at D2 Technologies, a leading provider of IP communications technology, and is a consultant and advisor to companies in the field of embedded user interfaces.
Blake Meike has more than 10 years of experience with Java. He has developed applications using most of the GUI toolkits and several of the Java mobile device platforms. He likes Android a lot.
Rick Rogers has been a professional embedded software engineer and software marketing manager for over 30 years. He has developed software for companies such as Compaq, Intel, and Marvell Semiconductor.
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For more information about the book, including table of contents, index, author bios, and cover graphic, see:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596521479
Rick Rogers, John Lombardo, Zigurd Mednieks, Blake Meike
ISBN: 9780596521479, 334 pages,
Book Price: $39.99 USD, £30.99 GBP
Ebook Price: $31.99 USD
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