This is your easy-to-use guide to creating applications on the Android platform

The Android OS continues to expand offering app developers access to one of the largest platforms available, and this straightforward guide walks you step-by-step through the process of creating amazing Android applications. In this second edition of his bestselling book, Android programming expert Donn Felker explains how to download the SDK, get Eclipse up and running, code Android applications, and submit your finished products to the Android Market.

Featuring two sample programs, this introductory book explores everything from the simple basics to more advanced aspects of the Android platform.

• Walks you through all the steps in developing applications for the Android platform, including the latest Android features like scrollable widgets, enhanced UI tools, social media integration, and new calendar and contact capabilities
• Starts off with downloading the SDK, then explains how to code Android applications and submit projects to the Android Market
• Written by Android guru Donn Felker, who breaks every aspect of developing applications for the Android platform into easily digestible pieces

Android Application Development For Dummies is an ideal guide for getting started developing applications for the Android platform, no matter what your level of programming experience may be.