Manning - Android in Action 2nd Edition 2011 RETAiL (Diamond-torrents info)

When it comes to mobile apps, Android can do almost anything—and with this book, so can you! Android runs on mobile devices ranging from smart phones to tablets to countless special-purpose gadgets. It's the broadest mobile platform available.



Android in Action, Second Edition is a comprehensive tutorial for Android developers. Taking you far beyond "Hello Android," this fast-paced book puts you in the driver's seat as you learn important architectural concepts and implementation strategies. You'll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android's built-in features by building useful and intriguing examples.

What's Inside



* Android 2 from the ground up

* SDK and web development

* Drive a robot via Bluetooth and Sensors

* Integrate with Social Media Contacts

* Image processing with native C code



This book is written for hobbyists and developers. A background in Java is helpful—no prior experience with Android is assumed.