Head First Android Development, 2nd Edition

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Price$36.99 - $76.62
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AuthorsDawn Griffiths, David Griffiths
PublisherO'Reilly Media
Published2017
Pages928
LanguageEnglish
FormatPaper book / ebook (PDF)
ISBN-101491974052
ISBN-139781491974056
EBook Hardcover Paperback

If you have an idea for a killer Android app, this fully revised and updated edition will help you build your first working application in a jiffy. You'll learn hands-on how to structure your app, design flexible and interactive interfaces, run services in the background, make your app work on various smartphones and tablets, and much more. It's like having an experienced Android developer sitting right next to you! All you need to get started is some Java know-how.

Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Android Development uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multi-sensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works.


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