Android Dev with Flash VB - (Visual Blueprint) by Julian Dolce (Paperback)

About the Book

"Take advantage of sample code on the companion Web site"--Cover.

Book Synopsis

The visual guide to developing for one of the world's hottest new mobile platforms, the Android OS

The Android operating system works on phones that combine a camera, Web browser, e-mail, GPS, and mapping tool into a single accessible pocket-sized unit, and can function on computers, as well. Aimed at visual learners and packed with hundreds of screen shots, this guide brings Flash developers up to speed on the necessary factors to take into account when developing for this touch-based, mobile platform. Experienced Flash developer Julian Dolce escorts you through the process of creating applications for the Android OS using the Flash CS5 development platform and informs you of best practices to try as well as common pitfalls to avoid.

• Guides you step by step through the process of creating applications for the Android OS using Flash CS5
• Explores the capabilities and limitations of developing apps for the Android OS
• Points out common pitfalls and teaches you best practices
• Features hundreds of screen shots to assist with visual learning

Android Development with Flash: Your visual blueprint for developing mobile apps gets you on your way to developing apps for Android... in a flash!

From the Back Cover

Android Development with Flash

Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you'll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 95 key techniques for Android development with Flash, including:

• Downloading the Android SDK
• Creating movie clips and buttons
• Compiling from the command line
• Responding to zoom, rotate, and pan events
• Bundling images with your application
• Loading images and sounds at runtime
• Working with data from SQLite databases
• Mapping locations with Yahoo or Google
• Using special URL protocols
• Integrating with third-party services
• High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules
• "Apply It" and "Extra" sidebars highlight useful tips

About the Author

Julian Dolce is the senior Flash developer at QNX Software Systems, specializing in mobile AIR applications. Julian has spoken at numerous conferences around the world, where he has taught workshops on moving from Flash development to iPhone development, as well as a number of AIR for Android development workshops. He also maintains a personal development blog, www.deleteaso.com, in which he writes about his life as a Flash developer.