Exploit the power of data-centric and data-driven Android applications with this practical tutorial Master the skills to build data-centric Android applications Go beyond just code by challenging yourself to think about practical use-cases with SQLite and others Focus on flushing out high level design concepts, before drilling down into different code examples In Detail We live in an increasingly data-centric and data-driven world. On top of that we live in a very mobile-centric world with the rise of Android smart phones and tablet devices and the surge in demand for the Android platform. Along with the demand for more data, there is a demand for efficient, "snappy" applications, and so developers need to have a strong understanding of when different data storage methods are appropriate and when they are not. Mastering how to use these two fields to successfully create a powerful application will help you boost your knowledge and skills in this area. "Android Database Programming" is designed to help developers create and design data-centric mobile applications on Google's Android platform. As the world goes increasingly mobile and as consumers' demand for data-centric applications rises, knowing how to combine the two effectively will become an increasingly important asset to have as a developer. The book starts by looking at the various local data storage methods on Android, and finishes off by examining external databases and ways you can utilize them from within an Android application. This book starts by looking at local data storage methods, focusing on writing SQLite databases for your application and also looking at ways to bind these databases to the user interface. The book, through its practical approach, strives to teach you by examples. Each chapter focuses on flushing out high level design concepts, before drilling down into different code examples.
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We live in an increasingly data-centric and data-driven world. On top of that we live in a very mobile-centric world with the rise of Android smart phones and tablet devices and the surge in demand for the Android platform. Along with the demand for more data, there is a demand for efficient, "snappy" applications, and so developers need to have a strong understanding of when different data storage methods are appropriate and when they are not. Mastering how to use these two fields to successfully create a powerful application will help you boost your knowledge and skills in this area. "Android Database Programming" is designed to help developers create and design data-centric mobile applications on Google’s Android platform. As the world goes increasingly mobile and as consumers’ demand for data-centric applications rises, knowing how to combine the two effectively will become an increasingly important asset to have as a developer. The book starts by looking at the various local data storage methods on Android, and finishes off by examining external databases and ways you can utilize them from wjavascript:var%20ret=submitFormOfID('pageform-edit')ithin an Android application. This book starts by looking at local data storage methods, focusing on writing SQLite databases for your application and also looking at ways to bind these databases to the user interface. The book, through its practical approach, strives to teach you by examples. Each chapter focuses on flushing out high level design concepts, before drilling down into different code examples. As you continue you will look at external databases, primarily Google’s App Engine platform, and pull things together by helping you understand how you can request, cache, and display this data. The book then teaches the ways and techniques to utilize such external databases from within your application.
About the Author
Jason Wei graduated from Stanford University in 2011 with a B.S. in Mathematical Computational Science, a minor in Statistics, and an M.S. in Management Science & Engineering with a concentration in Machine Learning. He spent his first two years in college with startups in Silicon Valley, and it was at his second startup (Bill Shrink, Inc.) that he was introduced to Android. Since then he has developed a handful of applications ranging from silly screen prank applications to serious financial pricing and modeling tools. He also enjoys working with APIs and competing in application development contests - winning a number of contests hosted by companies like Google, My Gengo, Index Tank, amongst others. In addition to developing applications, Jason enjoys writing Android tutorials and sharing his own development experiences on his blog (thinkandroid.wordpress.com), and it was through his blog that he was first invited to be a technical reviewer for the book Learning Android Game Programming. Jason is currently working as a quantitative trader in New York.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I received this eBook for the "One Day Review Challenge", so I haven't had time to read the entire book yet.
The book states the target audience as "experienced developers new to mobile database development". Thankfully, there's no "Hello World" here but instead gets right in to the details of data storage. It's not just about databases either, topics range from SharedPreferences, to file storage and SQLite.
In contrast, one book I recently read presented the basics of SQLite in one (long) chapter, whereas, this is an entire book devoted to the same concepts. I got the basics there, but I'm happy to get in to more detail with this book. As mentioned in the Table of Contents, this book even covers working with external (web) resources.
One aspect of this book I really like is the authors attempt to explain the use of the concepts presented. Various chapters have "Common Use" or "Putting it together" sections to give ideas on the best use for the ideas presented, not just the dry details of how to do it. I wish more authors did this.
Overall, the book has a nice clean layout and I haven't seen any glaring typos. If you're looking for the details of data storage, not limited to SQLite, on the Android, I'd say it's worth picking up.
The book states the target audience as "experienced developers new to mobile database development". Thankfully, there's no "Hello World" here but instead gets right in to the details of data storage. It's not just about databases either, topics range from SharedPreferences, to file storage and SQLite.
In contrast, one book I recently read presented the basics of SQLite in one (long) chapter, whereas, this is an entire book devoted to the same concepts. I got the basics there, but I'm happy to get in to more detail with this book. As mentioned in the Table of Contents, this book even covers working with external (web) resources.
One aspect of this book I really like is the authors attempt to explain the use of the concepts presented. Various chapters have "Common Use" or "Putting it together" sections to give ideas on the best use for the ideas presented, not just the dry details of how to do it. I wish more authors did this.
Overall, the book has a nice clean layout and I haven't seen any glaring typos. If you're looking for the details of data storage, not limited to SQLite, on the Android, I'd say it's worth picking up.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Carmichael
Format:Paperback
TOC shows a solid and sensible progression but was suprised to see mention of the GAE and Servlets. I can see why this is at the end but could question whether a typical Android db user would find value in having 2 chapters on, what is essentially, non-Android databases - it's good, but beyond the impression the book title gives.
I'm an experienced Android developer. When I saw the SharedPrefences code right on page 2 of the first chapter I was suprised there had been no gentle lead up to the context (i.e. what an Activity is) or a stronger mention prior to this that this book is NOT for Android beginners. I went back and checked the "what you need for this book" and "who this book is for" sections, and yes, it's there, but a simple statement somewhere along these lines would prevent beginners getting frustrated and disappointed. However, for those who have done even light Android work before, the tone is spot on.
Android has evolved since its launch, and many of the old-school techniques are outdated. This book is bang up to date in that respect, showing the current best practice methods throughout. The writing style is very concise and readable whilst being brisk and to the point.
I'm an experienced Android developer. When I saw the SharedPrefences code right on page 2 of the first chapter I was suprised there had been no gentle lead up to the context (i.e. what an Activity is) or a stronger mention prior to this that this book is NOT for Android beginners. I went back and checked the "what you need for this book" and "who this book is for" sections, and yes, it's there, but a simple statement somewhere along these lines would prevent beginners getting frustrated and disappointed. However, for those who have done even light Android work before, the tone is spot on.
Android has evolved since its launch, and many of the old-school techniques are outdated. This book is bang up to date in that respect, showing the current best practice methods throughout. The writing style is very concise and readable whilst being brisk and to the point.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By hnren
Format:Kindle Edition
I like what I read so far, this is a solid book with very strong technical background. You need some knowledge to understand the book, it's certainly not for beginners. If you are looking to sharpen your skills, this is the book for you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Prior experience is required
This book is addressed to programmers who are supposed to get better understainding of how to use SQL and SQLite in Android applications. Read more
Published 8 months ago by mko
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book about Android database programming
I started to read Android Database Programming over the week-end.
My first impressions:
You absolutly need to have prior exposure to Android, Java and SQL... Read more
My first impressions:
You absolutly need to have prior exposure to Android, Java and SQL... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Etienne Savard
3.0 out of 5 stars
Android Database Programming
This book is a well written piece of literature although I would have expected the book to be a little more focused. Read more
Published 9 months ago by whirley
2.0 out of 5 stars
VERY disappointing!
A number of *important* items are not covered at all in this book. Also, for items that are covered, they are not given a very in depth treatment. Read more
Published 9 months ago by William E. Harris
