Android Fragments is a 100-page quick start accelerated guide to learning and quickly using Android fragments. You'll learn how to code for fragments; deal with config changes; code for regular vs. fragmented dialogs; work with preferences and saving state; work with the compatibility library; and handle advanced async tasks and progress dialogs.After reading and using this book, which is based on material from the best-selling Pro Android, you'll be an Android UI...

Pro Android 5 shows you how to build real-world and fun mobile apps using the Android 5 SDK. This book updates the best-selling Pro Android and covers everything from the fundamentals of building apps for smartphones, tablets, and embedded devices to advanced concepts such as custom components, multi-tasking, sensors/augmented reality, better accessories support and much more.Using the tutorials and expert advice, you'll quickly be able to build cool mobile ...

One by one, the monstrous Scourge Knights of the Apocalypse march across the earth, leaving death and despair as they go, and Rathraq 's sword can 't stop their grim advance. Neither can Cogan 's magic. Maybe nothing can. This volume also includes a collection of RUMBLE short stories by the best artists in the business! Collects RUMBLE #11-17

Written by programming legend Charles Petzold and created jointly by Microsoft Press and Xamarin Inc., this Preview Edition ebook is about writing applications for Xamarin.Forms, the new mobile development platform for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone unveiled by Xamarin in May 2014. Xamarin.Forms lets you write shared user-interface code in C# and XAML (the eXtensible Application Markup Language) that maps to native controls on these three platforms. (The final edition of this ebook will b...

If you are a developer with experience in C# and are just getting into mobile development, this is the book for you. If you have experience with desktop applications or the Web, this book will give you a head start on cross-platform development.

Master Qt’s Most Powerful APIs, Patterns, and Development PracticesQt has evolved into a remarkably powerful solution for cross-platform desktop, Web, and mobile development. However, even the most experienced Qt programmers only use a fraction of its capabilities. Moreover, practical information about Qt’s newest features has been scarce—until now.Advanced Qt Programming shows developers exactly how to take full advantage of Qt 4....

From the world’s bestselling programming authorUsing the practical pedagogy that has made his other Beginner’s Guides so successful, Herb Schildt provides new Swing programmers with a completely integrated learning package. Perfect for the classroom or self-study, Swing: A Beginner’s Guide delivers the appropriate mix of theory and practical coding. You will be programming as early as Chapter 1.

A guide to mastering Visual Studio 2017Key Features\[\*\]Focus on coding with the new, improved, and powerful tools of VS 2017\[\*\]Master improved debugging and unit testing support capabilities\[\*\]Accelerate cloud development with the built-in Azure toolsBook DescriptionVisual Studio 2017 is the all-new IDE released by Microsoft for developers, targeting Microsoft and other platforms to build stunning Windows and web apps...

Unleash the power of the Android OS and build the kinds of brilliant, innovative apps users love to useIf you already know your way around the Android OS and can build a simple Android app in under an hour, this book is for you. If you’re itching to see just how far you can push it and discover what Android is really capable of, it’s for you. And if you’re ready to learn how to build advanced, intuitive, innovative apps that are a blast to use, this book is def...

In this lively, eye-opening, hands-on book, all you need is a computer and the desire to learn how to program with Microsoft Visual C# 2008 Express Edition. Featuring a full edition of the software, this fun and highly visual guide walks you through a complete programming project–a desktop weather-reporting application–from start to finish. You’ll get an introduction to the Microsoft Visual Studio® development environment and learn how to put the lightweight, easy-to-use tools in Visual C#...

Learn Visual Basic step by step and start programming right awayBeginning Visual Basic 2015 is the ideal guide for new programmers, especially those learning their first language. This new edition has been updated to align with Visual Studio 2015, and also refocused to concentrate on key beginner topics. Precise, step-by-step instructions walk you through important tasks, and clear explanations targeted to beginners will have you writing your first Visual ...

Learn Android App Development is a hands-on tutorial and useful reference. You'll quickly get up to speed and master the Android SDK and the Java that you need for your Android Apps.The Android SDK offers powerful features, and this book is the fastest path to mastering them—and the rest of the Andorid SDK—for programmers with some experience who are new to Android smartphone and tablet apps development. Many books introduce the Android SDK, but very few explain how to dev...