Books
John Horton

Learning Java by Building Android Games

Android is the fastest growing operating system (OS) with one of the largest installed bases of any mobile OS. Android uses one of the most popular programming languages, Java, as the primary language for building apps of all types. So, you should first obtain a solid grasp of the Java language and its foundation APIs to improve the chances of succeeding as an Android app developer.
This book will show you how to get your Android development environment set up and you will soon have your first working game. The difficulty level grows steadily with the introduction of key Java topics such as loops, methods, and OOP. You'll then use them in the development of games. You will learn how to build a math test game, a Simon-like memory game, a retro pong-style game, and for the grand finale, a Snake-style, retro arcade game with real Google Play leaderboards and achievements. The book has a hands-on approach and is packed with screenshots.
475 printed pages
Publication year
2015
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  • Serhat Erdemhas quoted2 years ago
    the Java Development Kit (JDK), which allows us to develop in Java
  • Serhat Erdemhas quoted2 years ago
    If you are planning to pursue a career or business by making Android games or any Android apps, then this book is possibly the only place to start for beginners.
  • Serhat Erdemhas quoted2 years ago
    It is true, however, that the VM on each platform can and usually does implement features to specifically suit the uses it is likely to be put to. A clear example of this would be mobile-device-specific features such as sensors, GPS, or the built-in camera on many Android devices. Using Java with Android, you can take photos, detect the air pressure, and work out exactly where in the world you are. Most fridge VMs probably will not do this. So you can't always just run a Java program designed for device x on device y, but the language and syntax is the same. Learning Java on Android prepares you in a large part for Java in any situation. So rest assured that Java isn't going away any time soon

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