Android Studio 4.2 Development Essentials - Kotlin Edition: Developing Android Apps Using Android Studio 4.2, Kotlin and Android Jetpack

The Android Studio 4.2 Development Essentials - Kotlin Edition promises to provide a comprehensive guide to developing Android apps using Android Studio, Kotlin, and Android Jetpack. However, customer reviews are mixed, with some expressing disappointment in the book's lack of depth and inConsistent explanations. One reviewer mentioned that they had previously learned Android using Kotlin from online courses and had high expectations for this book. However, they found it to be too superficial and inConsistent in its explanations. They questioned whether anyone could effectively learn Android from this book, as it lacks the necessary depth to present topics clearly. Additionally, the book contains deprecated methods that are not addressed in the errata, leading to code that does not run properly. Another criticism is the poor quality of the figures in the book, making them frequently unreadable. The suggested solution is to download the color PDF version of the book, where the figures can be seen more clearly. This inconvenience adds to the overall dissatisfaction with the book's presentation. While the book does touch on many key concepts, it fails to provide useful and detailed explanations for those who are new to the subject and trying to learn. The sections on classes and lambdas were specifically mentioned as being particularly poor in this regard. However, the book does introduce view binding early, which is a positive aspect. Unfortunately, the downloadable code does not include the necessary view binding code, making it problematic for readers to follow along. Overall, there are some useful bits of information scattered throughout the book, but they are not enough to compensate for its shortcomings.