OpenGL ES for Android Graphics Programming
| Android Programming Article Published 15-May-12
Build your first OpenGL ES project in Android.
Android Programming Section Index
Face Detection with Android APIs
| Android Programming Article Published 18-Apr-12
Learn how to use Android face detection APIs to identify faces in bitmap images.
Write Your First Android App with Eclipse
| Android Programming Article Published 30-Mar-12
Start developing for Android with your Eclipse IDE! Learn how to create buttons and a basic widget for Android Ice Cream Sandwich.
Create Your Own Android Live Wallpaper
| Android Programming Article Published 25-Jan-12
With a little RenderScript and some helper files from the Android Open Source Project, you can create a dazzling Android live wallpaper.
Discover how to start developing for the Android platform with this extensive guide, which provides a reference to the Android platform as well as a look at developing your first Android application. You'll explore the top 10 features for developers as well as learn design and development tips that go beyond the phone and target tablet development as well.
10 Android UI Design Tips to Improve Your App's Visual Appeal
| Android Programming Article Published 17-Jan-12
Here are 10 Android UI design tips -- plus a bonus one -- for improving the user experience of your Android apps.
The 10 Rookie Mistakes Every Android Developer Should Avoid
| Android Programming Article Published 03-Jan-12
If you've resolved to make 2012 the year you jump into Android development, here are some Android n00b pitfalls to avoid.
Add Horizontal Paging To Your Android Applications
| Android Programming Article Published 28-Nov-11
Learn how to incorporate horizontal paging or swiping into your Android applications quickly and easily.
10 Android App Performance Tips for Developers
| Android Programming Article Published 15-Nov-11
It's up to all Android developers to create high performing applications. Here are 10 ways developers can improve the performance of their Android apps.
Android Intents: Developer Best Practices for App Integration
| Android Programming Article Published 24-Oct-11
Android intents are the foundation for the powerful application integration system that helps set Android apart from competing platforms.
A Crash Course in Android Web Applications
| Android Programming Article Published 06-Sep-11
Web developers can tailor the user experiences for Android, who generally consume web content on small screens, slower cellular networks, and resource constrained devices.
Android Application Testing: An Overview
| Android Programming Article Published 02-Aug-11
Explore the quality assurance options in the Android SDK's testing tools and APIs.
The Android Honeycomb User Features Developers Need to Know
| Android Programming Article Published 20-Jun-11
Android Honeycomb offers several new features that users can't wait to use. Developers often are the ones who need to enable or implement these features.
The Pros and Cons of Writing to Different Android SDKs
| Android Programming Article Published 08-Feb-11
Choosing which Android SDKs your application will support is a decision with far-reaching ramifications.
Android Development 101: 'Hello World' in Four Minutes Flat
| Android Programming Article Published 31-Jan-11
In this four-minute episode of the Android Development 101 video series, Chris Bennett demonstrates how to create your first Android 'Hello World' application.
Android Is Closer to Windows Phone 7 Than Developers May Think
| Android Programming Article Published 01-Dec-10
The differences between Android and Windows Phone 7 are mostly skin deep, so enterprising Android developers can port their current apps over to Windows Phone 7.
Build Your First PHP for Android Application
| Android Programming Article Published 20-Sep-10
Getting started with PHP for Android and the Scripting Layer for Android is easy with this step-by-step guide, complete with a demo application.
The Android Mobile Development Platform: A Reference Guide
| Android Programming Article Published 18-Jul-10
Here's everything you need to know to begin developing applications on the Android platform.
Working with NinePatch Stretchable Graphics in Android
| Android Programming Article Published 22-Jun-10
NinePatch graphics are an indispensable tool for Android developers looking to support the variety of device screen sizes and orientations.
An Android Developer's Top 10 Gripes
| Android Programming Article Published 11-Jan-10
A veteran mobile application developer vents his frustration with a list of 10 things he loves to hate about Android.
Handling Lengthy Operations with Android App Widgets
| Android Programming Article Published 30-Oct-09
Create an Android App Widget for the home screen which relies upon background processing by an Android Service.
Handling User Interaction with Android App Widgets
| Android Programming Article Published 08-Sep-09
Android: A Brief Introduction
| Android Programming Article Published 08-Aug-08
Discover Android, an open source mobile platform being developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance.
Handling Lengthy Operations in Google's Android
| Android Programming Article Published 30-Jul-08
To work on mobile devices, Google's Android must adhere to similar design standards that will produce the desired user experience. Your software always needs to be responsive to the user's interaction. Pick up some tips to avoid blocking the execution of the main thread and update the main view when the results are available from the child threads.
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