Android Programming: Pushing the Limits

Android Programming: Pushing the Limits

<p><b>Unleash the power of the Android OS and build the kinds of brilliant, innovative apps users love to use</b></p> <p>If you already know your way around the Android OS and can build a simple Android app in under an hour, this book is for you. If you€re itching to see just how far you can push it and discover what Android is really capable of, it€s for you. And if you€re ready to learn how to build advanced, intuitive, innovative apps that are a blast to use, this book is <i>definitely</i> for you.</p> <p>From custom views and advanced multi-touch gestures, to integrating online web services and exploiting the latest geofencing and activity recognition features, ace Android developer, Erik Hellman, delivers expert tips, tricks and little-known techniques for pushing the Android envelope so you can:</p> <ul> <li>Optimize your components for the smoothest user experience possible</li> <li>Create your own custom Views</li> <li>Push the boundaries of the Android SDK</li> <li>Master Android Studio and Gradle</li> <li>Make optimal use of the Android audio, video and graphics APIs</li> <li>Program in Text-To-Speech and Speech Recognition</li> <li>Make the most of the new Android maps and location API</li> <li>Use Android connectivity technologies to communicate with remote devices</li> <li>Perform background processing</li> <li>Use Android cryptography APIs</li> <li>Find and safely use hidden Android APIs</li> <li>Cloud-enable your applications with Google Play Services</li> <li>Distribute and sell your applications on Google Play Store</li> </ul> <p>Learn how to unleash the power of Android and transform your apps from good to great in <i>Android Programming: Pushing the Limits.</i></p>