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/

http://www.edumobile.org/android-course.html

http://unex.uci.edu/courses/sectionDetail.asp?cm_id=2050&serial_id=00540&acadYear=2011&acadTerm=Winter