Android Programming for Beginners

It is possible to make video games for Android without being a Java/Android master. If, however, you are serious about programming your games to the highest standards using Java on Android, then unavoidably you will need to master both. we are keen to suggest the renown Android Programming for Beginners. The content is aimed at beginner level and completely focusses on learning Java for the Android API and contains very little gaming specific content at all. This precise learning target means you will get a better knowledge of Java and the Android API. This will probably, in the long-run, result in better game development! In Android Programming for Beginners written by John Horton and published by Packt Publishing, there will be no multi-player, cross-platform or zombie hordes but mastering the pure language and API should not be dismissed.

Some skills which will be transferable to game development include user interface design, using sqlite database and understanding threads.

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If you would like to try out some Java tutorials before buying this book you can do so here: Beginner Java tutorials.

Learn all the Java and Android skills you need to start making powerful mobile applications

• Master the fundamentals of coding Java for Android
• Install and set up your Android development environment
• Build functional user interfaces with the Android Studio visual designer
• Add user interaction, data captures, sound, and animation to your apps
• Manage your apps' data using the built-in Android SQLite database
• Find out about the design patterns used by professionals to make top-grade applications
• Build, deploy, and publish real Android applications to the Google Play marketplace
• More than 40 mini apps to code and run

• Reader level: Beginner
• Prerequisite knowledge required: No previous experience of any sort is required
• Programming language: Java
• Game engine: N/A
• Library/API: Android API
• Development environment used: Android Studio
• Build games for: Android tablets & smartphones