Overview:
Android App Development with Java Essential Training is a comprehensive look at the
Android architecture that teaches how to build and deploy applications for Android phones and tablets using the Java programming language. Starting with the installation of the required developer tools, including Eclipse and the Android SDK, the course covers how to build the user interface, work with local data, integrate data from the accelerometer and other sensors, and deploy finished applications to the Android
Market. Exercise files are included with the course.
Topics:
* Understanding project creation and structure
* Using explicit and implicit intents
* Setting up security and permissions
* Building text, button, and list controls
* Applying styles and themes to the interface
* Providing alternate layouts for different screen sizes
* Creating menus and dialogs
* Working with audio and video
* Adding animation
* Displaying notifications
* Using input from sensors
* Creating a home screen widget
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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+ Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files
What you should know
Updates to Android Development Toolkit
+ Getting Started
Installing the SDK tools on a Windows machine
Installing the SDK tools on a Mac
Installing platforms and samples
Creating an Android Virtual Device (emulator)
Installing Eclipse on a Mac
Installing Eclipse on a Windows machine
Installing the Android Development Tools
Preparing an Android device for development
+ Android App Fundamentals
Overview of Android development
Understanding project creation and structure
Working