<p>Anybody can start building multimedia apps for the Android platform, and this book will show you how! Now updated to include both Android 4.4 and the new Android L,<em>Android Apps for Absolute Beginners</em>, <em>Third Edition</em> takes you through the process of getting your first Android apps up and running using plain English and practical examples. If you have a great idea for an Android app, but have never programmed before, then this book is for you. </p><p>This book cuts through the fog of jargon and mystery that surrounds Android apps development, and gives you simple, step-by-step instructions to get you started.</p><ul><li>Teaches Android application development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start in Android development</li><li>Provides simple, step-by-step examples that make learning easy, allowing you to pick up the concepts without fuss</li><li>Offers clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your apps running as soon as possible</li></ul><p>This book covers both Android 4.4 (KitKat) and Android L, but is also backwards compatible to cover the previous Android releases since Android 1.5.</p>