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Master the Android mobile development platform

Build compelling Java-based mobile applications using the Android SDK and the Eclipse open-source software development platform. Android: A Programmer's Guide shows you, step-by-step, how to download and set up all of the necessary tools, build and tune dynamic Android programs, and debug your results. Discover how to provide web and chat functions, interact with the phone dialer and GPS devices, and access the latest Google services. You'll also learn how to create custom Content Providers and database-enable your applications using SQLite.

• Install and configure Java, Eclipse, and Android plugin
• Create Android projects from the Eclipse UI or command line
• Integrate web content, images, galleries, and sounds
• Deploy menus, progress bars, and auto-complete functions
• Trigger actions using Android Intents, Filters, and Receivers
• Implement GPS, Google Maps, Google Earth, and GTalk
• Build interactive SQLite databases, calendars, and notepads
• Test applications using the Android Emulator and Debug Bridge

Rating : - Should Avoid This Aurthor
The author actually didn't know either Java or Android development. The books is emphasizing many basic Java concept, for example, what is a inner class, what is an interface etc. However, for those real android development, he always says "the sample code is fairly self-explained" etc, so missing the real concept for Android / Java development.

I will avoid this author and his other books in the future. I think at least before writing the books, the author should be familiar with the target and know what's the real topics should be written.