Android Studio 3.6 Development Essentials - Kotlin Edition: Build Android Apps with Android Studio 3.6, Kotlin and Android Jetpack

Update your Android Studio skills and build modern Android applications using Kotlin Key FeaturesSet up Android development and testing environmentsGain core knowledge of the Kotlin programming languageStudy the design of Android applications and its user interfaces in-depthBook Description The popularity of Kotlin as an Android-compatible language keeps growing every day. This book will help you build your own Android applications using Kotlin.

Android Studio 3.6 Development Essentials – Kotlin Edition first shows you how to install Android development and test environments on different operating systems. Next, you will create an Android app and a virtual device in Android Studio and install an Android application on an emulator. You will test apps on emulators and on physical Android devices. Next, you'll explore the features of Android Studio 3.6, Android 10, and Android architecture. The focus then shifts to the Kotlin language. You'll be given an overview of Kotlin, and practice converting code from Java to Kotlin. You'll also explore data types, operators, expressions, loops, functions, and the basics of OOP in Kotlin. The book will then cover Android Jetpack and how to create an example app project using the ViewModel component. You'll study advanced topics such as views and widget implementation, multi-window support integration, and biometric authentication. Finally, you will learn to upload your app to the Google Play Console and handle the build process with Gradle.

By the end of this book, you will have gained the knowledge and skills required to develop powerful Android applications using Kotlin.

What you will learn: Build reliable apps with less error-prone code using Kotlin Use Java-based Android libraries in Kotlin Reduce the amount of code using Android Jetpack Explore unique ways to handle single and multi-touch events Use Gesture libraries to implement gesture and pinch recognition systems Increase your app visibility with app links

Who this book is for: This book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to develop powerful Android Applications using Kotlin and Android Studio 3.6. A basic understanding of Kotlin and Android SDK is recommended.

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buku elektronik : 30 April 2020