Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide, Edition 3

Bill Phillips · Chris Stewart · Kristin Marsicano

Jan 2017 · Pearson Technology Group

About this ebook

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.

Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide, 3/e is an introductory Android book for programmers with Java experience.
Based on Big Nerd Ranch’s popular Android bootcamps, this guide will lead you through the wilderness using hands-on example apps combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs. This book focuses on practical techniques for developing apps compatible with Android 4.4 (KitKat) through Android 7.0 (Nougat) and beyond.
Write and run code every step of the way, using Android Studio to create apps that integrate with other apps, download and display pictures from the web, play sounds, and more. Each chapter and app has been designed and tested to provide the knowledge and experience you need to get started in Android development.

Ratings and reviews

Somethings are pretty on point but some are too scattered apart and lose me. I've had an error on Chapter 5 for the longest. I'm looking through the code of the book and not seeing any typos and can't figure out why I'm getting the error. Making it frustrating to try and progress.

i don't have money to purchase this book and dont have any family support but my aim in my life is only to become a developer but i dont know how. i want to purchase this book but this is too costly for me. i read all the sample pages of this book and i bet that it is a best book for me.now i am arrange the money for book. please help me for purchasing the book.

I have the physical copy and it is excellent. The book mentions if you don't know how to program in java you are in trouble on the first chapter. This is definitely a true statement. I haven't written java code for many years and it was a struggle to get back into it.

About the author

Bill Phillips is a fellow and instructor at Big Nerd Ranch. He cowrote and taught the original Big Nerd Ranch Android Bootcamp, as well as the earlier editions of this book. Since then he has been teaching, writing blog posts, reading various kinds of literature, writing and playing music, and working on books.
Chris Stewart is the director of the Android team at Big Nerd Ranch, where he is also an Android Bootcamp instructor. 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 at Big Nerd Ranch. Always an educator at heart, she is passionate about learning, software development, and the intersection of the two. When she is not teaching or developing apps, you can find Kristin cooking for her growing family, doing yoga, or learning something new.