Beginning Android (Paperback)

The Big Picture Project Structure Inside the Manifest Creating a Skeleton Application Using XML-Based Layouts Employing Basic Widgets Working with Containers Using Selection Widgets Getting Fancy with Lists Employing Fancy Widgets and Containers Applying Menus Fonts Embedding the WebKit Browser Showing Pop-Up Messages Dealing with Threads Handling Activity Lifecycle Events Using Preferences Accessing Files Working with Resources Managing and Accessing Local Databases Leveraging Java Libraries Communicating via the Internet Creating Intent Filters Launching Activities and Sub-Activities Finding Available Actions via Introspection Handling Rotation Using a Content Provider Building a Content Provider Requesting and Requiring Permissions Creating a Service Invoking a Service Alerting Users Via Notifications Accessing Location-Based Services Mapping with MapView and MapActivity Handling Telephone Calls Searching with SearchManager Development Tools Where Do We Go From Here?