Download or read book ANDROID IN ACTION, 2ND ED written by W. Frank Ableson and published by . This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special Features: Learning Elements in this book:· Android 2 from the ground up· SDK and web development· Drive a robot via Bluetooth and Sensors· Integrate with Social Media Contacts· Image processing with native C code About The Book: Android in Action, Second Edition is a comprehensive tutorial for Android developers. Taking you far beyond Hello Android, this fast-paced book puts you in the driver's seat as you learn important architectural concepts and implementation strategies. You'll master the SDK, build WebKit apps using HTML 5, and even learn to extend or replace Android's built-in features by building useful and intriguing examples.This book is written for hobbyists and developers. A background in Java is helpful-no prior experience with Android is assumed.