ANDROID A PROGRAMMERS GUIDE

ANDROID A PROGRAMMERS GUIDE Review

On the contrary to most reviews, I found this book very simple to understand. (as I am a complete new comer to Java, with only experience in C.) So I would like to recommend this book to a new Java/Android programmer.
However, the only drawback is that the book is not up-to-date. From time to time, I had to look up the current commands in the internet.

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Master the Android mobile development platform

Build compelling Java-based mobile applications using the Android SDK and the Eclipse open-source software development platform. Android: A Programmer's Guide shows you, step-by-step, how to download and set up all of the necessary tools, build and tune dynamic Android programs, and debug your results. Discover how to provide web and chat functions, interact with the phone dialer and GPS devices, and access the latest Google services. You'll also learn how to create custom Content Providers and database-enable your applications using SQLite.

• Install and configure Java, Eclipse, and Android plugin
• Create Android projects from the Eclipse UI or command line
• Integrate web content, images, galleries, and sounds
• Deploy menus, progress bars, and auto-complete functions
• Trigger actions using Android Intents, Filters, and Receivers
• Implement GPS, Google Maps, Google Earth, and GTalk
• Build interactive SQLite databases, calendars, and notepads
• Test applications using the Android Emulator and Debug Bridge

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Customer Review

Typos Galore! Out of Date! Proofreaders should be fired - Paul R. Wade - San Diego, CA USA
I was forced to buy this book for an Android course at UCSD Extension.

I could go on and on agreeing with the other reviews -- but the most important issue is: This book is riddled with typographical errors in the code that make following the examples (especially in chapter 8) nearly impossible. A huge time waster.

My suggestion: Just read the Android SDK Documentation -- and avoid this book at all costs.

Also: The following individuals should be fired from McGraw Hill for not doing their jobs:

Technical Editor: Gilbert L. Polo

Copy Editor: Bill McManus

Proofreader: Francesca Ferrir

Good luck to all of you named above finding a new position selling Tacos at Taco Bell in a hairnet. You owe me 10 hours of my life back for not being able to get through Chapter 8's code examples. Stupid F-wits.

-- Paul (San Diego, CA)

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