Iversen: Mobile App Development for iOS and Android

Mobile App Development for iOS and Android

Jakob Iversen, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Michael Eierman, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Overview

This introduction to mobile app development provides instruction in the basic skills to develop both Android and iPhone/iPad apps. It covers app creation through publication on both platforms using a series of tutorials that provide hands-on, step-by-step instruction. The authors of this textbook believe the only way to learn a technology is to use it. So, the book is structured as a practical guide for the mastery of concepts leading to essential industry skills.

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New, Updated Edition
Teach recent changes to the mobile development landscape and technology over the last three years with this latest revision.

Broader Scope of Technologies Covered
Introduce and include Android Studio and Swift in your lessons, as well as AutoLayout for managing the layout of iOS apps.

Hands-On Instruction
Guide students through hands-on activities and learning with a series of step-by-step tutorials designed to help students put the instruction into practice for themselves.

Part I: Overview of Mobile App Development
Chapter 1: Why Mobile Apps?
Chapter 2: App Design Issues and Considerations

Part II: Developing the Android App
Chapter 3: Using Android Studio for Android Development
Chapter 4: Android Navigation and Interface Design
Chapter 5: Persistent Data in Android
Chapter 6: Lists in Android: Navigation and Information Display
Chapter 7: Maps and Location in Android
Chapter 8: Access to Hardware and Sensors in Android

Part III: Developing the iOS App
Chapter 9: Using Xcode for iOS Development
Chapter 10: iOS Navigation and Interface Design
Chapter 11: Persistent Data in iOS
Chapter 12: Tables in iOS: Navigation and Information Display
Chapter 13: Maps and Location in iOS
Chapter 14: Access to Hardware and Sensors in iOS

Part IV: Business Issues
Chapter 15: Monetizing Apps
Chapter 16: Publishing Apps
Appendix A: Introduction to Swift and Objective-C

About the Authors

Jakob Iversen is a Professor of Information Systems and Director of the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He led the creation of the Interactive Web Development major.

Dr. Iversen's current research interests include mobile app development, software process improvement, agile software development, and e-collaboration. He earned his Ph.D. in computer science from Aalborg University (Denmark) in 2000.

Michael Eierman is an Emeritus Professor and former Chair of the Information Systems Department at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh College of Business. Dr. Eierman has spent 30+ years in the information systems field as a programmer, analyst, consultant, and teacher.

Dr. Eierman is also co-owner and manager of Ei-Sor Development, LLC— a provider of Android and iOS apps designed for the outdoorsman. He earned his Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Minnesota in 1990.

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Mobile App Development for iOS and Android

Jakob Iversen, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Michael Eierman, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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