Android Programming: Pushing the Limits

Android Programming: Pushing the Limits, 9781118717370 (1118717376), John Wiley & Sons, 2013

Unleash the power of the Android OS and build the kinds ofbrilliant, innovative apps users love to use

If you already know your way around the Android OS and can builda simple Android app in under an hour, this book is for you. Ifyou’re itching to see just how far you can push it anddiscover what Android is really capable of, it’s for you. Andif you’re ready to learn how to build advanced, intuitive,innovative apps that are a blast to use, this book isdefinitely for you.

From custom views and advanced multi-touch gestures, tointegrating online web services and exploiting the latestgeofencing and activity recognition features, ace Androiddeveloper, Erik Hellman, delivers expert tips, tricks andlittle-known techniques for pushing the Android envelope so youcan:

Optimize your components for the smoothest user experiencepossible
Create your own custom Views
Push the boundaries of the Android SDK
Master Android Studio and Gradle
Make optimal use of the Android audio, video and graphicsAPIs
Program in Text-To-Speech and Speech Recognition
Make the most of the new Android maps and location API
Use Android connectivity technologies to communicate withremote devices
Perform background processing
Use Android cryptography APIs
Find and safely use hidden Android APIs
Cloud-enable your applications with Google Play Services
Distribute and sell your applications on Google Play Store

Learn how to unleash the power of Android and transform yourapps from good to great in Android Programming: Pushing theLimits.

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