Android Programming

Useful Resources for Learning Android Development

• Books on Android

Java

• Sun/Oracle Javese Tutorial This explains the object oriented ideas of Java well.
• Learn Java for Android Development, by Jeff Friesen

Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Eclipse is an open source IDE that can be used with a variety of languages. It is written in Java, and so is very cross platform. It is especially good for Java and Android development.

• Video tutorials for Java programming in Eclipse This is a great set of video tutorials for absolute beginners, by Mark Dexter. It is an easy way to learn bothe Java and Eclipse.
• Android Development with Eclipse, by Onur Cinar This book assumes a little more experience than the above set of tutorials, but is specicically for Android, and shows how to use Eclipse nicely with the Android Development Tools.