Ken Kousen eBooks

Using the Android Studio IDE and the Gradle build tool will make Android app development much simpler-as long as you know your way around Gradle. This practical guide shows you how Gradle works with Android so that you can use it effectively on your projects. You';ll learn ways to customize project layouts, add dependencies, and even generate multiple different versions of your application.Use Gradle independently and from with the new preferred IDE, Android StudioIntegrate tests into standard Android project buildsEasily customize builds to add popular third-party libraries as dependenciesGenerate artifacts with various properties, like debug or release, and different flavors, like paid or free...

Summary Making Java Groovy is a practical handbook for developers who want to blend Groovy into their day-to-day work with Java. It starts by introducing the key differences between Java and Groovy-and how you can use them to your advantage. Then, it guides you step-by-step through realistic development challenges, from web applications to web services to desktop applications, and shows how Groovy makes them easier to put into production. About this Book You don't need the full force of Java when you're writing a build script, a simple system utility, or a lightweight web app-but that's where Groovy shines brightest. This elegant JVM-based dynamic language extends and simplifies Java so you can concentrate on the task at hand instead of managing minu...