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Articles & Books From Barry Burd
Learn to code with Java and open the gate to a rewarding career Now in its 9th edition, Java For Dummies gives you the essential tools you need to understand the programming language that 17 million software developers rely on. This beginner-friendly guide simplifies every step of the learning process. You'll learn the basics of Java and jump into writing your own programs.
Article / Updated 01-24-2022
Imagine that you’re expecting a delivery from a local confectioner. In the late afternoon, the mail carrier delivers a box containing your favorite chocolate candy. Naturally, you want to open the box as soon as it arrives.The same is true about this book’s software. Here’s how you open your newly downloaded IntelliJ IDEA box:
Launch the IntelliJ IDEA application.
Become a Java wizard with this popular programming guideConsider Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies your indispensable guide to learning how to program in one of the most popular programming languages—Java! Java is an invaluable language to master, as it's widely used for application development, including Android, desktop, and server-side applications.
Article / Updated 09-19-2020
As an Android app developer, you’ll want to know how to use Kotlin. Kotlin functions provide just what you need. What is a Kotlin function? So glad you asked!You hear multiple terms for a package of code found in an easily callable form. For example, a procedure is a set of operations executed without calculating any return value.
Article / Updated 09-16-2020
There aren’t any perfect programming languages. However, Google has decided that Kotlin is as close as it gets when it comes to developing Android apps. Having said that, Java lovers can still use their favorite language to make their Android apps.Part of the problem is that no one can agree on what constitutes perfect.
Article / Updated 09-09-2020
Android is a multifaceted beast. When you develop for Android, you use many tool sets. This article gives you a brief rundown of the tools you can use to develop Android apps. ©Shutterstock/TierneyMJ
Java and Kotlin for Android app development
James Gosling from Sun Microsystems created the Java programming language in the mid-1990s.
Article / Updated 09-08-2020
You may be using functional programming to develop your Android apps. If so, you might consider Kotlin as your go-to programming language.Functional programming is a paradigm, which means that it doesn’t have an implementation. The basis of functional programming is lambda calculus, which is actually a math abstraction.
Create awesome iOS and Android apps with a single tool! Flutter is an app developer’s dream come true. With Google’s open source toolkit, you can easily build beautiful apps that work across platforms using a single codebase. This flexibility allows you to get your work out to the widest possible audience. With Flutter already being used by thousands of developers worldwide in a market where billions of apps are downloaded every year, now is the right time to get ahead of the curve with this incredible tool.
Conquer the world of Android app development 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 For Dummies All-in-One.
Article / Updated 07-29-2020
How big is the device you’ll be running your Flutter app on? The answer is "You don't know." You can run a Flutter app on a small iPhone 6, or in a web page on a 50-inch screen. You want your app to look good no matter what size the device happens to be. How can you do that? The Dart code below has the answerChecking Device Orientation in a Flutter App
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