You might have heard that programming android app is based on Java programming language.  In my earlier post, I’ve suggested you some  books to learn Java for Android App Development. Those java titles I’ve recommended to you were,

1. Head First Java

2.Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours &

3. Sams Teach Yourself Java 6 in 21 Days

The later two are written by Rogers Cadenhead and newest editions of those books are gonna be released. But how will it help those who want to learn Android Development? Let us see.

The newest edition (6th edition) of these titles are based on Java 7 , the latest java version and are written in a way to give special emphasis on Android Application Development which is now the major field of application of Java programming. If you are one with little Java knowledge and want to become an Android Programmer then these great books are for you. I know this will be a good news for all those who need a thorough base in Java before diving into Android programming world.

Lets now check the features of the books one by one,

1. Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours (Covering Java 7 and Android) (6th Edition) 

This book consists of 24 chapters, each taking one hour or less to complete. Its core audience is beginners who want to quick learn java. The chapters are too simplistic so that anyone can understand and the author is actually spoon feeding the readers. As I said before,this book is only for beginners and those who are seeking advanced Java are not adviced to use this one.

The book is broken down into 6 simple modules and a set of appendices

Part I: Getting Started- Becoming a Programmer, Writing Your First Program, Vacationing in Java, and Understanding How Java Programs Work.

Part II: Learning the Basics of Programming- Storing and Changing Information in a Program, Using Strings to Communicate, Using Conditional Tests to Make Decisions, and Repeating an Action with Loops.

Part III: Working with Information in New Ways- Storing Information with Arrays, Creating Your First Object, Describing What Your Object is Like, and Making the Most of Existing Objects.

Part IV: Programming a Graphical User Interface- Building a Simple User Interface, Laying Out a User Interface, Responding to User Input, and Building a Complex User Interface.

Part V: Moving into Advanced Topics- Creating Interactive Web Programs, Handling Errors in a Program, Creating a Threaded Program, and Reading and Writing Files.

Part VI: Writing Internet Applications- Reading and Writing XML Data, Creating Web Services with JAX-WS, Creating Java2D Graphics with Xrender, and Writing Android Apps.

Appendixes- Using the NetBeans Integrated Development Environment, Where to Go from Here: Java Resources, and This Book’s Website.

2.  Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days (Covering Java 7 and Android) (6th Edition) 

Sams Teach Yourself Java in 21 days is one of the most popular and best selling Java title in the market. The newest edition of the books gives special importance to Android programming. It covers Java 7 and there is one chapter exclusively for Android Programming Fundamentals.

This Title has not been Released yet, You can pre-order it at Amazon and they will deliver you when the product arrives.