Beginning Android 4 Application Development

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A one-of-a-kind book on Android application development with Mono for Android

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Ivor Horton's approach is teaching Java is so effective and popular that he is one of the leading authors of introductory programming tutorials, with over 160,000 copies of his Java books sold. In this latest edition, whether you're a beginner or an experienced programmer switching to Java, you'll learn how to build real-world Java applications using Java SE 7. The author thoroughly covers the basics as well as new features such as extensions and classes; extended coverage of the Swing Application Framework; and he does it all in his unique, highly accessible style that beginners love.

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Understand Android OS for both smartphone and tablet programming

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Beginning Android 4 Application Development pares down the most essential steps you need to know so you can start creating Android applications today.

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