Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide is an essential introductory resource for programmers with Kotlin experience who want to dive into Android development. Based on Big Nerd Ranch’s renowned Android Bootcamp, this book offers a practical, hands-on approach to learning by guiding you through real-world example apps combined with clear explanations of key concepts and APIs.
Throughout the book, you will learn to write and run code at every stage, using Android Studio to create functional apps that can integrate with other applications, download and display images from the web, play sounds, and more. Each chapter and app has been carefully designed and tested to ensure you gain the knowledge and experience necessary to start developing Android applications confidently.
The guide focuses on practical techniques for developing apps in Kotlin that are compatible with Android 5.0 (Lollipop) through Android 8.1 (Oreo) and beyond. As the Android platform continues to evolve, the Android team regularly updates Android Studio and related tools. Consequently, some instructions in the book may have changed since publication. An addendum addressing these breaking changes is available at: