Experts recommend
Android books
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part of that, we've connected and asked dozens of experts and professionals
in Android about
their favourite books – and here are the answers.
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.
Effective Java
Java has changed dramatically since the previous edition of Effective Java was published shortly after the release of Java 6. This Jolt award-winning classic has now been thoroughly updated to take full advantage of the latest language and library features. The support in modern Java for multiple paradigms increases the need for specific best-practices advice, and this book delivers.
Recommended by the experts and mentors at MentorCruise
Head First Java
Learning a complex new language is no easy task especially when it s an object-oriented computer programming language like Java. You might think the problem is your brain. It seems to have a mind of its own, a mind that doesn't always want to take in the dry, technical stuff you're forced to study.
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Test Driven: TDD for Java Developers
In test driven development, you first write an executable test of what your application code must do. Only then do you write the code itself and, with the test spurring you on, you improve your design.
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Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide
Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide is an introductory Android book for programmers with Kotlin experience. Based on Big Nerd Ranch’s popular Android Bootcamp, this guide will lead you through the wilderness using hands-on example apps combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs.
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