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Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide (Big Nerd Ranch Guides)

Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide is an introductory Android book for programmers with Kotlin experience.

Based on Big Nerd Ranch’s popular Android Bootcamp, this guide will lead you through the wilderness using hands-on example apps combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs. This book focuses on practical techniques for developing apps in Kotlin compatible with Android 7.0 (Nougat) through Android 12 and beyond.

Write and run code every step of the way, using Android Studio to create apps that integrate with other apps, download and display pictures from the web, store data in databases, and more. Learn about the latest patterns and techniques, including Kotlin coroutines and Jetpack Compose, a new way to build Android UIs. Each chapter and app has been designed and tested to provide the knowledge and experience you need to get started in Android development.


From the Publisher

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At Big Nerd Ranch, we believe that to be an Android programmer, you must:

write Android applicationsunderstand what you are writing

This guide will help you do both. We have trained thousands of professional Android programmers using it. We will lead you through writing several Android applications, introducing concepts and techniques as needed. When there are rough spots, or when some things are tricky or obscure, you will face them head on, and we will do our best to explain why things are the way they are.

This approach allows you to put what you have learned into practice in a working app right away rather than learning a lot of theory and then having to figure out how to apply it all later. You will come away with the experience and understanding you need to get going as an Android developer.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Addison-Wesley Professional; 5th edition (July 25, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 688 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0137645546
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0137645541
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.63 x 10 inches

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Microsoft Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC, 13.8″ Touchscreen, Snapdragon X Elite (12-core), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Platinum

* Some Copilot+ PCs require download of free updates to run Copilot+ PC experiences, available starting late 2024 – 2025. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs ** Pre-release screen shown; subject to change. *** Availability of Copilot+ PC features varies by device and market. [1] Based on Cinebench 2024 Multi-threaded conducted by Microsoft in April 2024 comparing pre-release build of Surface Laptop 13.8″ and 15” with Snapdragon X Elite running pre-release Windows 11 26100 and Apple MacBook Air 13.6″ and 15” with M3 running macOS 14 Sonoma. [2] Optimized for select languages (English, Chinese (simplified), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Content-based and storage limitations apply. Recall is coming soon through a post-launch Windows Update. See https://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs. [3] Colors available on selected models only. Available colors, sizes, finishes, and processors may vary by store, market, and configuration. [4] Surface Laptop, excluding power supply, contains a minimum of 25% recycled content. Based on validation performed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. using Environmental Claim Validation Procedure for Recycled Content, UL 2809-2, Second Edition, November 7, 2023.  [5] Currently supports translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages. See https://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs. [6] Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details. [7] 13.8″ Surface Laptop comes with 39 W Surface power supply. Fast charging (from 5% to 80%) is supported with minimum 65W Surface power supply or USB-C® PD charger, sold separately. Testing was conducted at Microsoft in February 2024, using pre-production devices, software, and minimum of 65W USB-C® charger under controlled conditions. The device was powered on to the desktop screen with default display brightness settings. Actual charge time will vary based on operating conditions. Measured at typical office ambient temperature of 23C.   [8] Enclosure includes A Cover, C Bucket and D Cover. 100% recycled aluminum alloy in A Cover and C Bucket. 100% recycled rare earth metals in magnets. Based on validation performed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. using Environmental Claim Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Recycled Content, UL 2809-2, Second Edition, November 7, 2023.  [9] Enclosure includes A Cover, C Bucket and D Cover. Based on validation performed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. using Environmental Claim Validation Procedure for Recycled Content, UL 2809-2, Second Edition, November 7, 2023. [10] Available colors may vary by market. [11] USB-C® port does not charge your Surface device or any device that requires more than 15W [12] Requires device with USB-C® USB4®/Thunderbolt™ 4 port and when supported by device and display. *Screens simulated; subject to change *Recall: Optimized for select languages (English, Chinese (simplified), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.) Content-based and storage limitations apply. See [https://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs]. *Cocreator: Optimized for English text prompts See [https://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs]
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[All-Day Battery Life] — Up to 20 hours of battery life[6] to focus, create, and play all day.
[Brilliant 13.8” Touchscreen Display] — Bright HDR tech, ultra-thin design, and optimized screen space.
[Recall with Copilot+]: Easily retrieve documents, emails, or web pages with an explorable timeline of your PC’s history[2] (coming soon).
[Enhance Calls with Copilot+] — Improve lighting, cancel noise, and blur distractions with Windows Studio Effects for video calls. Prerelease product shown, subject to change.
[Translate with Copilot+] — Real-time subtitles for 44 languages during video calls or streaming.
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HP 15.6-inch Laptop, Processor: 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7, Graphics: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphicsc, 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home (Silver, 15-fd0099nr)

The HP 15.6″ Laptop PC makes it easy to connect and collaborate and comes packed with the power, performance and speed you need to conquer your day. Do more with the reliable power of a 13th Generation Intel Core i7-1355U processor, plus ample storage and powerful graphics in a thoughtfully designed device. Created for wherever the day takes you, and built with ocean-bound and post-consumer recycled plastics, it’s easy to show some love for the planet. The HP 15 Laptop comes with a 45 W Smart AC power adapter and goes from 0 to 50% charge in 30 minutes. Plus, made with the planet in mind, this HP notebook is EPEAT Gold registered and ENERGY STAR certified. HP is here to help. This HP computer comes with 1-year limited hardware warranty and 90-days limited technical support for software and initial setup with 24-hour, 7 days a week web support when shipped from and sold by Amazon.com. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Based on U.S. EPEAT® registration according to IEEE 1680.1-2018 EPEAT®. EPEAT® status varies by country. Visit www.epeat.net for more information.
POWER TO DO WHAT MATTERS MOST – The reliable processing power of a 13th Generation Intel Core i7-1355U processor paired with ample storage and powerful graphics give you the power and capacity to do more
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