what are the best android programming books?

[Transcendent]

I want to start learning Android programming. I was wondering what is the best book for beginners on android programming?

[rubberman]

Go to Google's Android development web site, download/install the android emulator, learn Java (Android's Dalvik is java with a different compiler/virtual-machine), and get some Java programming books. There are tonnes on Amazon.

[peter_budo]

You need to know Java, if you don't then go and learn it then come back.

If you know Java, then perhaps reading one of these books will be suficient enough

• Professional Android 4 Application Development considered industry standards given that Reto is Google employee
• Pro Android 4
• There is also Beginning Android 4 but I would suggest pro version as that has more explanations and extra topics

[jennifers12]

Hi,

First of thing you must have java knowledge. Without knowing knowledge of java Android development is difficult. You can refer following books to learn Android App Development.

• Unlocking Android: a developer's guide

• Android Programming Tutorials

[Rebekahcorlin]

Hi,
You can try "Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours" for easy learning.

[hannahaddad]

Hi, Like all said you need to know JAVA before you start.
I started in Android Development with this book ( http://it-ebooks.info/book/1564/ , http://www.vogella.com/tutorials/android.html) using eclipe+SDK as IDE. but now I'm working on android studio and you can find some tutorials on youtube.

[backalley]

Deitel Android how to Program

[Mat_1]

There are a number of free books available for Android at https://github.com/vhf/free-programming-books/blob/master/free-programming-books.md#android, the first on the list "Android 4 App Development Essentials" may be of help.

[harry_6]

Android Tutorial for beginners - Learn Android Programming to develop android mobile phone Application.