Are you ready to build powerful, real-world Android applications using the latest tools and technologies?
Mastering Android Development with Visual Studio 2026 is a complete, hands-on guide that takes you from absolute beginner to professional mobile app developer. Whether you are new to Android development or an experienced .NET developer expanding into mobile, this book equips you with the skills to design, build, and publish modern Android apps with confidence.
Built around the latest .NET MAUI framework and Visual Studio 2026, this book emphasizes practical learning-helping you create real applications from the very first chapters.
What You Will Learn
- Set up a complete Android development environment using Visual Studio 2026
- Build cross-platform apps using .NET MAUI and C#
- Understand Android architecture, SDKs, and API levels
- Design responsive UIs using XAML and modern layout systems
- Apply MVVM architecture, data binding, and dependency injection
- Work with SQLite databases, REST APIs, and JSON
- Implement authentication, push notifications, and real-time features
- Access device hardware such as camera, sensors, and location
- Optimize performance and manage memory efficiently
- Test, debug, and deploy apps to the Google Play Store
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
Why This Book Is Different
Unlike many theoretical guides, this book focuses on building real applications step by step. Every concept is reinforced with practical examples, complete code samples, and exercises designed to deepen your understanding.
Dr. Liew's signature teaching style ensures that even complex topics are explained clearly and logically-making this book accessible to beginners while still valuable for experienced developers.
Who This Book Is For
Beginners who want to start Android app development from scratch
.NET developers transitioning to mobile development
Students and educators seeking a structured Android curriculum
Developers who want to master modern Android development with MAUI
What You Will Build
By the end of this book, you will be able to design and develop production-ready Android applications, complete with modern UI, robust architecture, and real-world features.
If you want to future-proof your skills and become a confident Android developer using Visual Studio 2026 and .NET MAUI, this book is your complete roadmap.
Start building your first professional Android app today!
