This book (see http://book.roumani.ca to download a chapter) is ideally suited for a first-year course in computer science, engineering, or related field. It uses Java and Android to provide a solid computer science foundation.
Through a sequence of projects (such as calculators, encrypted notes, games, and stock portfolios) you will learn how to build mobile apps using best-practice methodologies and established design patterns. At a deeper level, you will be learn foundational computing concepts, ones that will endure long after the platform and the language fall out of fashion.
