The Android Developer’s Cookbook, written by James Steele and Nelson To, is many pages of information that all Android developers should have. This computer book is correctly titled because it does read like a cookbook for any developer wanting to create or improve an Android app. As a computer book, the information does read like a recipe for each task you will like to complete.

As a computer manual it discusses the Android SDKs and how to build apps for either an Android phone or tablet. The information contained within this book covers topics such as services that are location-based, app optimization, and improving the security of your app.