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Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide
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A must-have for the developer just starting in Android or ready for more advanced techniques. I was impressed with this booku2019s content and clarity of presentation.
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What Stands Out
Comprehensive Coverage
This guide offers thorough explanations and detailed examples for all essential Android programming concepts, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced developers seeking to enhance their skills.
Hands-On Projects
The book includes practical hands-on projects that allow readers to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, reinforcing learning through experience and promoting effective skill development.
Expert Insights
Authored by industry experts from Big Nerd Ranch, this guide provides insider tips and best practices, ensuring readers learn the most relevant and efficient methods for Android app development.
Product Details
| Publisher | Addison-Wesley Professional |
| Publication date | January 1, 2013 |
| Edition | Big Nerd Ranch Guides |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 602 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0321804333 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0321804334 |
| Item Weight | 2.7 pounds (1.22 kg) |
| Dimensions | 7 x 1.5 x 10 inches (17.8 x 3.8 x 25.4 cm) |
| Part of series | Big Nerd Ranch Guides |
Who Should Buy?
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Beginners in Android
Perfect for novices who need a structured approach to learning Android programming and development concepts.
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Hands-on Learners
Ideal for users who prefer practical exercises and examples to facilitate understanding and skill development.
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Intermediate Programmers
Useful for programmers familiar with Java who want to transition into Android application development efficiently.
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Absolute Newbies
Not suitable for those lacking any programming experience, as prior knowledge of Java is often assumed.
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Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide
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This Android Programming book from Big Nerd Ranch Guide is a good introduction to learning how to program Android devices. It builds realistic applications with increasing complexity using an MVC framework throughout the examples. The book doesn't clearly state the required programming background and assumes too much which can make it difficult at times. The IDE used is Eclipse, but the steps are similar in Android Studio as well. Challenge problems are sometimes hard, but worth the effort to implement. If read and followed cover to cover, this book can help readers to program amazing apps of their own.
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Pros
- Builds realistic applications with increasing complexity
- Uses MVC framework throughout the examples
- Challenge problems are worth the effort to implement
- Great introduction to Android programming for beginners
Cons
- Doesn't clearly state required programming background
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Features & Benefits
- An introductory Android book for programmers with Java experience.
- Focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with all versions of Android.
- Based on Big Nerd Ranchu2019s popular Android Bootcamp course.
- Each chapter and app has been designed and tested to provide the knowledge and experience you need to get started in Android development.
- A great distillation of that training and will be a huge help to anyone looking to ramp up their skills.
- The authors explain simple and complex Android topics with equal ease.
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