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Unlock the Full Potential of Android Development

Are you ready to create powerful, modern Android apps using Kotlin? This comprehensive guide, fully updated for the Android Studio Koala Feature Drop (2024.1.2), is your ultimate companion to mastering Android app development from start to finish.

What You’ll Learn:

• Get Started with Confidence: From setting up your Android development and testing environment to mastering the fundamentals of Kotlin, including data types, control flow, functions, lambdas, and object-oriented programming, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
• Dive Deep into Advanced Techniques: Learn asynchronous programming with Kotlin coroutines and flow, and gain expertise in Android Architecture Components such as view models, lifecycle management, Room database access, app navigation, live data, and more.
• Master Essential Android Features: Develop skills in handling touch screens, gesture recognition, audio playback, and recording, and explore advanced functionalities like intents, printing, transitions, and foldable device support.
• Design Beautiful, User-Centric Interfaces: Harness the power of Material Design with in-depth tutorials on floating action buttons, Snackbars, tabbed interfaces, card views, navigation drawers, and collapsing toolbars.
• Maximize Android Studio’s Potential: Learn to use the Layout Editor, ConstraintLayout, MotionLayout Editor, and view binding, along with expert tips on handling constraint chains, barriers, and direct reply notifications.
• Advance Your Skills with Pro-Level Tools: Discover how to use advanced features such as App Links, configure Gradle builds, integrate in-app billing, and confidently submit your apps to the Google Play Developer Console.

Why This Book? Whether you’re a seasoned developer ready to elevate your Android skills or an experienced programmer eager to explore new horizons, this book offers everything you need to succeed. Packed with practical examples and expert insights, it’s designed to transform your app ideas into reality.

All you need is a Windows, Mac, or Linux system, and the desire to build something incredible.

ISBN: 978-1-951442-95-8
Format: Paperback
Page count: 776
Page Size: 7.5in x 9.25in
Publication date: September 10, 2024

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