Top Android books recommended by experts

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Fundamentals of Android

Understanding the concepts of Android starts with understanding the fundamentals. On your way to mastery, it's crucial for you to understand how certain concepts were derived, and why things work like they do. Starting with these resources is the best way to do so.

Head First Kotlin: A Brain-Friendly Guide

Head First Kotlin is a complete introduction to coding in Kotlin. This hands-on book helps you learn the Kotlin language with a unique method that goes beyond syntax and how-to manuals and teaches you how to think like a great Kotlin developer. Youâ??ll learn everything from language fundamentals to collections, generics, lambdas, and higher-order functions. Along the way, youâ??ll get to play…

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Android Application Development All-in-One For Dummies

Android has taken over the mobile and TV markets and become unstoppable! Android offers a vast stage for developers to serve millions―and rake in the profits―with diverse and wide-ranging app ideas. Whether you're a raw recruit or a veteran programmer, you can get in on the action and become a master of the Android programming universe with the new edition of Android Application Development Fo…

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Android development with Kotlin

Optimizing Performance Make your apps shine! ✨ Explore expert strategies for optimizing the performance of your Kotlin Android applications. From memory management to network optimization, become a performance guru!

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From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen (Snoop Dogg Cookbook, Celebrity Cookbook with Soul Food Recipes) (Snoop Dog x Chronicle Books)

The first cookbook and recipe book from Tha Dogg, From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen. You've seen Snoop Dogg work his culinary magic on VH1's Emmy-nominated Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, and now Tha Dogg's up in your kitchen ... with his first cookbook.

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Android App Development For Dummies

Android mobile devices currently account for nearly 80% of mobile phone market share worldwide, making it the best platform to reach the widest possible audience. With the help of this friendly guide, developers of all stripes will quickly find out how to install the tools they need, design a good user interface, grasp the design differences between phone and tablet applications, handle user i…

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The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids

Reading jokes can tickle your funny bone AND help boost reading skills. The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids is chock-full of knock-knock jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, and puns you can share with your friends and family for hours and hours of laughing!

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