Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide (Big Nerd Ranch Guides) 4th Edition

I read this book in the library and liked it so much that I bought a copy. It seriously reads like a novel. The examples are super clear and easy to follow. Far and away the best computer book I've ever read. These guys really know their stuff. I am about to sit down with it and read it again to follow along with my computer. I am really looking forward to it. How often can you say that?There are six or seven example programs that the book has you write. They build upon concepts from previous examples so that you continually progress and feel like there is a connection to what you are doing throughout the book.Absolutely recommend!

This book is vary well written and easy to understand the book doesn't treat you like a child but also clearly explains the topics it talks about. The things learned are tools I use to build real world apps. i thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Amazing book to learn Android Programming and a good starting point to leaning mobile application development.

The folks over at Big Nerd Ranch really know their stuff and, just as importantly, know how to communicate that stuff in a way that doesn't feel monotonous or boring. Programming is tedious. That's the sad simple truth. But reading an educational guide on programming shouldn't be!Sure, this isn't what I'd recommend if your kid is looking for a good bed time story - but it's not the standard soulless affair that either expects you to already know seven other programming languages or have never heard of a computer before in your life. It's a good book. That said - there IS a prerequisite that you already at least be modestly knowledgeable in Kotlin, and as it just so happens, BNR has a book for that as well.

This is the best book on learning Android. It is organised so professionally, it gives the reader a great independence and confidence of developing apps. As long you have basic knowledge of Kotlin, this book is for you

I purchased this book with previous knowledge of Android and Java but with hopes of switching to Kotlin. Obviously some issues arose.Unsure if this is preventable but being that multiple topics are taught within making a project, there is endless room for error and little room for revisiting code without disrupting everything else.I thought this would be the only book I'd need but alas this is not a perfect world.This book is not awful and I guess I could salvage knowledge chapter from chapter.

I like how the lessons are so easy to follow. They have helped me in understanding how to build secure and fast Android Apps.

Really enjoyed reading it and it’ll continue to be a desktop reference for me. I was impressed with Kotlin too. I hope you enjoy it.