Android™ for Programmers: An App-Driven Approach

1. Introduction to Android

Objectives

In this chapter you’ll be introduced to:

• The history of Android and the Android SDK.

• The Android Market for apps.

• A review of basic object-technology concepts.

• Key software for Android app development, including the Android SDK, the Java SDK and Eclipse integrated development environment (IDE).

• Important Android documentation.

• Test-driving an Android app that enables you to draw on the screen.

• The Deitel online Android Resource Centers.

Outline

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Android Overview

1.3 Android 2.2 (Froyo)

1.4 Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

1.5 Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)

1.6 Android Ice Cream Sandwich ...