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New Players in Cloud
More and more companies are jumping into cloud computing after realizing the huge potential it has to offer. Just last week Verizon made the leap by acquiring Terremark Worldwide. It seems a surprising move, but looking closely, it makes total sense. Verizon is correct that IPads and IPhones mean mobility, and cloud plays a huge part in mobile applications. Cloud and mobile do go hand in hand, considering that a lot of apps may be storing data in the cloud since cellphones are not as powerful as desktops.
HP has stepped up their cloud computing lineup while Intel is investing heavily into research in cloud computing. A lot of new trends are emerging this year surround cloud and its application. Surveys are revealing increased spending towards cloud infrastructure. Businesses, big and small have started using cloud services to support their operations.
One question that still comes up for me is – how will cloud affect an individual user? How does one single person use cloud services to his or her advantage? As someone who backed up all 2010 videos and pictures to physical DVDs in spite of owning two external hard drives – how will cloud give me the assurance that my data will remain safe? How will it seamlessly integrate with all my computers, so I don’t know the difference? If I want to pursue, software development using cloud platform, is it affordable?
Books for Android newbies
This post is different from the usual cloud discussions I have had so far. Since I am all about learning new technology, mobile development is something I am excited to know more about. It is free for developers to start developing on Android system and therefore really easy to step into. I started out by getting book suggestions on the Android LinkedIn group. Thanks to so many wonderful suggestions from great people. I would like to share these book suggestions and hope it helps you.
Books
Hello, Android: Introducing Google’s Mobile Development Platform
Professional Android Development, Reto Meier
The first two books require some Java knowledge/experience. I have gotten the most suggestions for the Reto Meier book.
Unlocking Android, W. Frank Ableson, Charlie Collins, and Robi Sen
Android Wireless Application Development, Darcey & Condor
Professional Android Programming with MonoDroid and .NET/C#
Online Resources
There were also few online websites/courses that were recommended. Some are free and some not, but if these seem more interesting to you, then definitely try them out.
http://www.javacodegeeks.com/2010/10/android-full-application-tutorial.html
http://www.manning.com/ableson2/
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