Android Studio 2 Essentials

A fast-paced guide to get you up and running with Android application development using Android Studio 2

Key Features

• Configure, build, and run Android projects with Android Studio 2
• Test your apps using the Android emulator and learn how to manage virtual devices
• Explore how Android Studio 2 can be made a part of your workflow to reduce the overall development time

Book Description

What you will learn

• Install Android Studio on your system and configure the Android Software Development Kit
• Create your first project and explore its structure
• Manage a project in Android Studio 2 with Gradle
• Improve your productivity while programming by getting the best of the code editor
• Design the user interface using layouts and see how to handle various user events
• Integrate Google Play services into your project efficiently
• Monitor your app while it s running and constantly improve its performance

Who this book is for

If you are an Android developer looking to quickly take advantage of Android Studio 2 and add it to your workflow, then this book is for you. It is assumed that you are familiar with the OOP paradigm and Java. You are recommended to have prior knowledge of the main characteristics of the Android mobile system to get the most out of this book.