Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours /by Lauren Darcey, Shane Conder. Android is the world's #1 mobile development platform, and with the new Android 3.0, it's becoming as popular for tablets as it is for smartphones. If you are a beginner, in just 24 lessons of one hour or less, this friendly, full-color book will help you master modern Android development. You can build a fully-featured app from scratch, learning all the skills you'll need to create your own. Each lesson builds on prior chapters, providing a solid foundation for success. This edition is thoroughly updated for Android's newest features and development tools, while still supporting the popular Android 2.0. Coverage includes: Using Eclipse to write apps quickly and efficiently Understanding the application lifecycle Building robust, friendly user interfaces Retrieving, storing, and using data Adding network, social, and location-based features Supporting the camera and other hardware Internationalizing, testing, and publishing apps
