Android 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.
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Learn Java for Android Development* 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 10 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
300 exercises are provided in an appendix. Additionally, author Jeff
Friesen has created six bonus chapters that you can download from his
personal site, located at http:
//tutortutor.ca/cgi-bin/makepage.cgi?/books/ljfad.
Once you complete this book, you will be ready to dive into Android, and
you can start that journey by obtaining a copy of Beginning Android
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