May 2017
Beginner to intermediate
470 pages
10h 49m
English
Overview
Discover the world of Android system programming with this comprehensive guide, "Android System Programming" by Roger Ye. Delve into the intricacies of the Android platform, learning how to port, customize, and debug Android Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL). With hands-on projects and thorough explanations, this book equips you to tackle system-level Android development challenges effectively.
What this Book will help me do
- Set up and organize an Android source code repository for effective development.
- Understand the internal architecture of the Android operating system.
- Learn techniques to debug and customize the Android bootup process using tools like Ramdisk.
- Gain skills to port Android to new platforms such as VirtualBox.
- Develop and test Over-The-Air (OTA) update packages for Android devices.
Author(s)
Roger Ye is a seasoned software developer with decades of experience in operating systems and embedded systems. Over his career, Roger has contributed to various high-profile projects involving complex system-level development. With a passion for teaching, Roger leverages his wealth of technical knowledge to craft detailed, reader-friendly guides for aspiring developers.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for software developers and system programmers with a solid understanding of general operating systems and proficiency in C or C++ programming. If you aim to specialize in Android development and want to build, experiment, and overcome challenges at the system level, this resource is tailored for you.