I found undertaking the Notepad example and reading accompanying documentation as suggested and when I came across concepts I didn't understand negated the need for a book initially. I've now started reading Professional Android Application Development which is helping fill some blanks.
Anthony On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 5:38 PM, Brian <[email protected]> wrote: > I've been using this e-book: http://code.google.com/p/unlocking-android/ > > It's a little outdated at this point (mid-2009), but the code examples > and walk-throughs are awesome, doesn't waste too much time talking > about concepts, dives in with concrete code examples that you can play > with, IMO best way to learn. > > If you haven't done it already, the Notepad example and walk through > on http://developer.android.com is a good starting point too. > > On Jan 8, 4:05 pm, gony <[email protected]> wrote: > > Having reviewed this group on the subject of best book for newbies, I > > have a couple questions: > > > > 1) As "Begining Android 2" is not out in the UK until Feb would > > reading "Begining Android" put me at a disadvantage or is there not > > much difference between the books (I cant hold out until feb to get > > started!). > > > > 2) Is "The Busy Coder's Guide to Android Development" effectively the > > same as "Begining Android 2"? - If so I understand the advantages of > > purchasing this eBook (3 books for price of one), however I tend to > > prefer hardcopy. > > > > 3) Would it be fair to say that reading "Begining Android" could be > > followed by "Hello Android" if you want to understand the UI system > > better and get the experience of how to use Android to work on a mini > > game project? > > > > Thanks, > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Android Beginners" group. > > NEW! Try asking and tagging your question on Stack Overflow at > http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/android > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<android-beginners%[email protected]> > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/android-beginners?hl=en > >
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