andbook! release.002 Android Programming with Tutorials from the anddev.org-Community. written by Nicolas Gramlich Check for the latest version on http://andbook.anddev.org andbook - Android Programming Content Foreword / How to read this doc ................................................. 5 Introduction................................................ 6 What is Android – a GPhone? ...................... 7 Android from above ........................................................................ 8 Openness ....... 8 All applications are created equal ................................................................. 9 Breaking down application boundaries ......................... 9 Fast & easy application development ........................... 9 The first weeks .............................................................................. 12 Dalvik.equals(Java) == false ........................... 13 Differences to a normal JavaVM ................................. 13 The Android Code Challenge ..................................................... 14 Creating Android Applications .................. 15 Anatomy of an Android Application ............................................... 15 Activity ......................................... 15 Intent Receiver ............................ 17 Service ......................................................................... 17 Content Provider ........................................................