by Carmen Delessio | Publisher: Sams | Release Date: December 2015 | ISBN: 9780134465623

Skip the reading and learn by watching!Short, clear videos show you visually how to build powerful apps for Android.Android Application Development Video How-To is a series of short, 2- to 5-minute how-to videos that walk the learner through a specific task or technique related to creating Android applications.Adapted from the book Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours, each video is self-contained and focused entirely on one particular task. The learner can either go through the videos in sequence or jump into a particular task, see how something is done, and then jump out again.Skill LevelBeginnerIntermediateJust a couple minutes is all you need to learn how to…Download and Install Android StudioCreate a New ProjectRun an App in the EmulatorCreate an App That Opens a Web PageView Your App ResourcesCreate a Color Resource and Use It in Your LayoutUse StartActivityForResult() Part 1: MainActivityUse StartActivityForResult( ) Part 2: MessageActivityShow a Progress Bar While Background Task RunsCreate an IntentService Using Android StudioSet the Text on a TextView with a New String ResourceAdd a Hint on an EditTextUse a RelativeLayoutAdd Weight to a LayoutAdd Data to a Resource ArrayCreate a Layout to Display Individual Items in a ListViewSet the Material Theme for Your App and Add ElevationAdd a CardViewGet Selected RadioButton from a RadioGroupDisplay Data in a GridViewSetting Alpha Value for an ImageViewInstall and Use PicassoPlay a Video in a VideoViewAdd a Custom Play/Pause ButtonAdd an ActionBar with Up NavigationCustomize a ToolbarSave Data to a File in the Cache DirectorySave Data to the External Public DirectoryRead and Write SharedPreferencesGenerate a Settings Activity in Android StudioAdd a New Field to the Pie Class and DatabaseCreating a QuerySign Up as a Developer and Create a Flickr API KeyUsing the Flickr Developer SandboxDisplaying Calendar DataGetting a List of Event AttendeesCreate a Content Provider Using Android StudioModify the Query Used in MainActivityModify the Query Used for the LoaderShow the Owner Data on a CardViewCreate Your Own Basic NotificationAdd a Notification that Includes a ChronometerCreate an Android Wear Project in Android StudioCreate an AVD for Android WearExplore the Android Projects Created at SquareCheck for the Latest Android UpdatesCreate Icons Using Android Asset StudioGenerating a Signed APK in Android StudioWho Should Use These VideosAnyone who wants to learn how to develop apps for AndroidCasual app designers and developers at all levels

1. Learn how to...
   • Download and Install Android Studio 00:02:08
   • Create a New Project 00:01:54
   • Run an App in the Emulator 00:02:23
   • Create an App That Opens a Web Page 00:03:13
   • View Your App Resources 00:01:43
   • Create a Color Resource and Use It in Your Layout 00:01:32
   • Use StartActivityForResult() Part 1: MainActivity 00:01:41
   • Use StartActivityForResult( ) Part 2: MessageActivity 00:03:39
   • Show a Progress Bar While Background Task Runs 00:04:11
   • Create an IntentService Using Android Studio 00:01:49
   • Set the Text on a TextView with a New String Resource 00:01:19
   • Add a Hint on an EditText 00:01:46
   • Use a RelativeLayout 00:01:34
   • Add Weight to a Layout 00:02:03
   • Add Data to a Resource Array 00:02:08
   • Create a Layout to Display Individual Items in a ListView 00:02:18
   • Set the Material Theme for Your App and Add Elevation 00:02:03
   • Add a CardView 00:03:44
   • Get Selected RadioButton from a RadioGroup 00:06:43
   • Display Data in a GridView 00:03:41
   • Set Alpha Value for an ImageView 00:05:29
   • Install and Use Picasso 00:02:24
   • Play a Video in a VideoView 00:02:31
   • Add a Custom Play/Pause Button 00:03:47
   • Add an ActionBar with Up Navigation 00:01:59
   • Customize a Toolbar 00:03:18
   • Save Data to a File in the Cache Directory 00:01:51
   • Save Data to the External Public Directory 00:02:23
   • Read and Write SharedPreferences 00:05:47
   • Generate a Settings Activity in Android Studio 00:02:19
   • Add a New Field to the Pie Class and Database 00:02:57
   • Create a Query 00:02:25
   • Sign Up as a Developer and Create a Flickr API Key 00:01:14
   • Use the Flickr Developer Sandbox 00:02:10
   • Display Calendar Data 00:02:20
   • Get a List of Event Attendees 00:03:57
   • Create a Content Provider Using Android Studio 00:01:39
   • Modify the Query Used in MainActivity 00:01:05
   • Modify the Query Used for the Loader 00:01:10
   • Show the Owner Data on a CardView 00:02:22
   • Create Your Own Basic Notification 00:02:25
   • Add a Notification that Includes a Chronometer 00:01:16
   • Create an Android Wear Project in Android Studio 00:01:41
   • Create an AVD for Android Wear 00:02:52
   • Explore the Android Projects Created at Square 00:02:24
   • Check for the Latest Android Updates 00:02:21
   • Create Icons Using Android Asset Studio 00:02:27
   • Generate a Signed APK in Android Studio 00:03:12