Android Quick APIs Reference

The __Android Quick APIs Reference__ is a condensed code and APIs reference for the new Google Android 5.0 SDK. It presents the essential Android APIs in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference. You won’t find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons, or witty stories in this book. What you will find is a software development kit and APIs reference that is concise, to the point and highly accessible. The book is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any mobile or Android app developer or programmer. In the __Android Quick APIs Reference__, you will find a concise reference to the Android SDK and its APIs using the official Android Studio IDE. This reference is small and handy and ideal for taking with you to your appointments with your clients. This condensed code and APIs reference to the new Google Android 5.0 SDK presents the essential Android APIs in a well-organized format that can be used as a handy reference. You will find a concise reference to the Android SDK and its APIs using the official Android Studio IDE. The Android Quick APIs Reference is small and handy and ideal for taking with you to your appointments with your clients. You wont find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons, or witty stories in this book. What you will find is a software development kit and APIs reference that is concise, to the point and highly accessible. The book is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any mobile or Android app developer or programmer. A short introduction to the Android platform and its development environment Using the essential parts of Android applications, such as user interface components, notifications, and resources Storing and accessing data using Android APIs Accessing device location and using device sensors Recording and playing back video and audio content Accessing the camera This book is a quick, handy syntax reference for experienced Android programmers, and a concise, easily-digested introduction for other programmers new to Android. This is a condensed code and APIs reference for the new Google Android 5.0 SDK. In this book you will find a software development kit and APIs reference that is concise, to the point and highly accessible. It is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any mobile or Android app developer or programmer. This resource provides a concise reference to the Android SDK and its APIs using the official Android Studio IDE. Topics include: a short introduction to the Android platform and its development environment; using the essential parts of Android applications, such as user interface, components, notifications, and resources; storing and accessing data using Android APIs; accessing device location and using device sensors; recording and playing back video and audio content; using the camera. -- Edited summary from book Front Matter....Pages i-xxvi Android Platform....Pages 1-14 Development Environment....Pages 15-30 Application Components....Pages 31-68 Application Resources....Pages 69-94 Layouts and Views....Pages 95-138 User Interface....Pages 139-170 Storing Data....Pages 171-198 Sensors and Location....Pages 199-216 Media and Camera....Pages 217-248 Back Matter....Pages 643-652