Apps How to program Android apps

[paroots]

I've never programmed an Android app before, but a few years back I did do a bit of Java programming on my PC. I'm looking for recommendations on a book that gives step-by-step instructions on how to program apps using the Eclipse IDE. I have tried the training found here:

Getting Started | Android Developers

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but I need a lot more details on the fundamentals with lots of examples.
Pete

 

[Digital Controller]

Hey there paroots,

I have moved this thread into Developer 101 forum to receive some better feedback from other Devs

Hope this is alright!

 

[truehybridx]

I would have to say these 3 books are worth a check out, you can skip the first one if you know java.

Learn Java for Android Development

Android Apps with Eclipse

Beginning Android 4

 

[jonbonazza]

It should also be noted that there is no such thing as "step by step instructions" when it comes to programming. Every application will be programmed differently and there are generally more than one way to solve any given problem. Rather than focusing on tutorials, you should focus on learning the Concepts behind programming and the syntax of the language you will be using.