Understanding Gradle, the Android Build System
Android
Review the basics of Gradle, the Android Build System.
More articles by Vipul Patel
Vipul Patel is a Microsoft MVP (two years in a row) in Visual C#. He currently works at Microsoft through Volt Information Sciences, specializing in C# and deployment issues. Reach Vipul at Vipul_d_patel@hotmail.com.
Understanding Mapping Apps on the Android Platform
Android
Learn how to get started building mobile applications on the Android platform using Google Maps.
Creating Google Glass Applications
Android
Learn how to start building applications for Google Glass.
Android Performance: Creating a Responsive Android App
Android
In this article, readers will learn about how to create responsive Android applications.
How Android Debugging Works
Android
Gain insight into how Android debugging operates and learn implications to Android applications that you should know about.
Understanding Android Versioning
Development Tools
Learn how Android versioning works so that you can write applications that can benefit from versioning.
How to Use Android Data Binding
Programming
Walk through how the new data binding library helps simplify working with data in Android applications.
Project Layouts in Android Studio
Programming
Learn about working with Project layouts in Android Studio.
Working with Android View Animation in Apps
Java Mobile
Walk through the basics of using view animations in Android applications.
Top Android Emulators to Drive Maximum Reach for Your Android App
Devices
Android developers, walk through the Android emulators you should use to test your application to drive maximum reach for your Android applications.
Top 10 Tips to Make Your Android Phone App a Best Seller
Development Tools
Explore tips for making your Android Phone App a best seller!
How to Expand App Reach by Supporting Multiple Screen Sizes
Devices
Learn how to expand app reach by supporting multiple screen sizes.
Using the Basic UI Controls in Android: Buttons, Texts, Checkboxes, Radio Buttons, Toggle Buttons, and Spinners (Building a Simple Android Application Demo)
Programming
This article gives an introduction to the Android picker control that can be used to select date and time in Android applications, with a working demo.
Working with the Android Picker Control to Select Date and Time
Programming
In this article, readers will learn about working with common input controls available for use in Android applications.
Understanding User Interface Layout and UI Components for Android Apps
Programming
This article walks developers through the fundamentals of how the User Interface layout works on the Android platform.
Executing Long Running Background Tasks in Android Apps Without an Interface (Using Services)
Programming
This article gives an insight about services and how to use them in Android applications.
Top 10 Android Devices in the Market
Android Slideshows
Millions of Android devices were sold in 2015. Here is the list of the top Android devices for 2015.
How to Load Data Asynchronously in Android Apps Using Loaders
Programming
Learn how to use Loaders in Android to load data asynchronously.
Working with Fragments in Android Applications
Programming
This article walks Android developers through the basics of how to use fragments by showing how to build a simple Android application.
Working with Java Resources in Android Apps
Other Java
Learn the basics of how to work with resources in Android applications, including Android system resources and more.
How Android Determines Which Resources to Pick Up
Programming
Learn the fundamentals of how resources work on the Android platform and understand how to create resources by working through a sample application.
Getting Your Android App Listed in the App Chooser for Various Activities
Android
How to get your Android app listed in the App Chooser for various activities.
How to Start an Activity in a Different Android App
Android
This article discusses how Android developers can launch another app from within their app using intents.
Working with Intents in Android Apps
Programming
This article walks Android developers through the basics of working with Intents.
How to Schedule Background Tasks in Android Apps Using the JobScheduler API
Android
In this article, readers will learn about using the JobScheduler API to schedule background tasks in Android applications.
Working with Files and the File System in Android Apps
Android
In this article, we will learn the basics about file management in Android applications.