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Learn to build feature-rich Android apps with Java, Kotlin, and other programming languages using Android Studio. Master Android development with these tutorials.

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Android Tablet Virtual Device Configurations

Tutorial • Beginner

Back in mid-2010 you learned about common Android Virtual Device (AVD) configurations. We're now in tablet-crazed early-2011. In this quick tutorial, you'll...

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 23 Feb 2011
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Android User Interface Design: Frame Layouts

Tutorial • Beginner

Frame layouts are one of the simplest layout types used to organize controls within the user interface of an Android application.

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 14 Feb 2011
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Android User Interface Design: Table Layouts

Tutorial • Beginner

Table layouts can be used for displaying tabular data or neatly aligning screen contents in a way similar to an HTML table on a web page. Learn how to create...

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 8 Feb 2011
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Android Essentials: Application Logging

Tutorial • Beginner

In this quick tip tutorial, you'll learn how to use application logging support in your Android applications for diagnostic purposes.

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 25 Jan 2011
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Augmented Reality: Getting Started on Android

Tutorial • Beginner

Perhaps you’ve heard about augmented reality—it’s a hot topic in mobile right now. Learn about what augmented reality is and how you can leverage this...

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 18 Jan 2011
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Build a GPS Speedometer: Getting Into AIR for Android

Tutorial • Intermediate

Just about every smart phone out there these days has GPS capabilities but apps that take advantage of this don't all have to be about boring old maps. This...

Christopher Caleb • 12 Jan 2011
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Android UI Fundamentals Challenge: RelativeLayout

Tutorial • Beginner

You’ve read about how relative layouts work in Android. Test your new skills with these progressive challenges involving relative layout controls and...

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 11 Jan 2011
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Android User Interface Design: Relative Layouts

Tutorial • Beginner

Understanding layouts is important for good Android application design. In this tutorial, you learn all about relative layouts, which organize user interface...

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 3 Jan 2011
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Android UI Fundamentals Challenge: LinearLayout

Tutorial • Beginner

You’ve read about how linear layouts work in Android. Test your new skills with these progressive challenges involving linear layout controls and solidify...

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 27 Dec 2010
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Android User Interface Design: Linear Layouts

Tutorial • Beginner

Understanding layouts is important for good Android application design. In this tutorial, you learn all about linear layouts, which organize user interface...

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 20 Dec 2010
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Learn Java for Android Development: Date and Time Basics

Tutorial • Beginner

In this tutorial, you’ll learn to work with dates and times in Java and within Android applications. Date and time data can be determined, modified, and...

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 6 Dec 2010
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Android User Interface Design: Basic Buttons

Tutorial • Beginner

This quick tip shows you the steps to create a simple Button or ImageButton control in your Android application. First, you learn how to add button controls...

Shane Conder & Lauren Darcey • 29 Nov 2010