This Weeks Links
Google introduces the Android version of Topeka
Design Library – Part 2
Making full use of the new Design Support Library, specifically looking at implementing a tab bar
[VIDEO] Droidcon Montreal Jake Wharton – A Few Ok Libraries
This talk is an in-depth look at Okio—a tiny library for interacting with bytes—and a few of the libraries written on top of it: OkHttp, Retrofit, and a newcomer named Moshi.
Exploring the new Android Design Support Library
A brief look at some components not previously available , what to do with them, and how to implement them
Android Studio Live Templates
Code completion can improve your productivity by reducing how much you have to type, but there are situations when a more powerful tool is needed. Thanks to Android Studio and IntelliJ, live templates make it much easier to focus on just the things you care about.
The Story of AppChat, and Why Android is a Better Platform for Startups than iOS
The thinking behind Appchat, and how it was possible and easier with Android
Android Login Screen Checklist
All the issues you may face building new login screens
Hosting a Private Maven Repo on Amazon S3
Learn how to host a private maven repo for your Android/Java projects by using Amazons S3 Service
Disclosure of ads to users
Guidance on the best way to disclose how apps will use ads
Learn how to host a private maven repo for your Android/Java projects by using Amazons S3 Service
SDP
An Android SDK that provides a new size unit – sdp (scalable dp). This size unit scales with the screen size
CreditCardView
CreditCardView is an Android library that allows developers to create the UI which replicates an actual Credit Card.
Introduction to RxJava for Android (Pt. 2)
Concluding article covering the missing parts of RxJava not included in the previous article
Droid Journal
A quarterly collection of peer-reviewed articles on Android Development.
Genymotion 2.5.0
Release Notes relating to the new version of Genymotion including GMTool and Gradle Plugin
android-design-support-lib-sample
Just Sample how to use the android design support lib
How to make your Android App work with the OK Google command
An example of using the OK Google voice command in an app and explanation of how to do it in your app
Android TextView Color Example
Explanation of How to change the color of TextView control on button click
How Android ‘M’ New App Permissions Impact on Existing Apps
The focus on streamlining the process for users to install and upgrade apps and how this impacts development
Cook Up Your Build Variants!
Helpful tips on developing a mobile app when you have staging and production environment on your server side.
Level-up with Android Studio Shortcuts and Live Templates
How to harness the power of Android Studio’s keyboard shortcuts, refactoring options and live templates to increase productivity
LiteBook
Wraps the Facebook & messenger pages into a convenient package
RxAndroidLibs
A curated list of libraries to aid reactive development on Android