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Learn to build for the world’s most widely used platform with our Android programming guide, based on our intensive training. This guide focuses on practical techniques and hands-on practice for developing apps compatible with Android 4.4 (KitKat) through Android 7.0 (Nougat) and beyond.
RecyclerView, ConstraintLayout and Google Play Services, plus key standard library tools like SoundPool, animations and assets.This book requires familiarity with Java in order to complete the example exercises. Learn Java with our Android Essentials with Java class or these books.
I've used a few different Android tutorials, and this one is head and shoulders above the rest. They've physically taught hundreds of Android students, and it definitely shows in their writing, as they're perfectly aware of the common pitfalls where students will stumble. If you're serious about learning Android, look no further; you've found your book.
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Bill Phillips was a fellow and instructor at Big Nerd Ranch. He co-wrote and taught the original Big Nerd Ranch Android bootcamp, as well as the first (and second and third) edition of this book.
Chris Stewart is the director of our Android team and teaches our Android bootcamps. He is dedicated to constant improvement and works to perfect his craft as much as possible. When not in front of a computer, Chris enjoys hiking and traveling.
Kristin Marsicano is an Android developer and instructor. Always an educator at heart, she is passionate about learning, software developer and the intersection of the two. When she is not teaching or developing apps, Kristin is cooking for her growing family, doing yoga or learning something new.
