{"product_id":"learn-java-for-android-development-paperback","title":"Learn Java for Android Development - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeff Friesen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndroid development is hot, and many programmers are interested in joining the fun. However, because this technology is based on Java, you should first obtain a solid grasp of the Java language and its foundational APIs to improve your chances of succeeding as an Android app developer. After all, you will be busy learning the architecture of an Android app, the various Android-specific APIs, and Android-specific tools. If you do not already know Java fundamentals, you will probably end up with a massive headache from also having to quickly cram those fundamentals into your knowledge base. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn Java for Android Development, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e teaches programmers of any skill level the essential Java language and foundational Java API skills that must be learned to improve the programmer's chances of succeeding as an Android app developer. Each of the book's 14 chapters provides an exercise section that gives you the opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the chapter's material. Answers to the book's more than 500 exercises are provided in an appendix. A second appendix provides a significant game-oriented Java application, which you can convert into an Android app. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Once you complete this book, you should be ready to dive into beginning Android app development. Maybe, start that journey with Apress' \u003cem\u003eBeginning Android\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeff Friesen is a freelance tutor and software developer with an emphasis on Java (and now Android). In addition to authoring Learn Java for Android Development and co-authoring Android Recipes -- Jeff has written numerous articles on Java and other technologies for JavaWorld (a href=\"http: \/\/www.JavaWorld.com\"JavaWorld.com\/a), informIT (a href=\"http: \/\/www.InformIT.com\"InformIT.com\/a), a href=\"http: \/\/www.java.net\"Java.net\/a, and DevSource (a href=\"http: \/\/www.DevSource.com\"DevSource.com\/a). Jeff can be contacted via his website at a href=\"http: \/\/www.tutortutor.ca\"TutorTutor.ca\/a.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 780\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 9.2 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 26, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42739971293247,"sku":"9781430257226","price":71.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/4c1dbc7ad05ad3fb63561ac8027ea97c.webp?v=1765158446","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/learn-java-for-android-development-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}