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Published inNov 2017
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Jason Morris
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Jason Morris has been developing software for as long as he can remember. He's written software for the desktop, the server, for feature phones and for smart phones. He's written in many languages, and deployed in a variety of countries. Jason loves a good programming challenge, and when he's not writing code, or spending time with his family, taking photo's or camping: he's probably thinking about programming. In 2010 / 2011 he wrote Android User Interface Development: A Beginners Guide, which helped many beginner Android developers take their first steps into the realm of User Interface design and development for mobile devices.
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Polishing an application (much like optimizing an application) shouldn't be taken on too early in its development, as it can distract getting the application working and making the user experience smooth. It is, however, a vital part of an application's development, and the careful application of colors, fonts, and animations can sometimes be the difference between success and failure.

Using color tools such as Paletton make the selection of a color-scheme much easier. It's important to also consider how color-blind people will see your application, and to ensure that the application is still usable by this sizeable portion of the population. If you know someone who has any form of color blindness, ask them to help test your choice in colors. Alternatively, use the color blindness simulations that palette design tools such as Paletton provide.

When adding animations to the application, it's a good idea to leverage the default animation systems provided by the platform. Avoid adding...

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Published in: Nov 2017Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781788475051

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Jason Morris

Jason Morris has been developing software for as long as he can remember. He's written software for the desktop, the server, for feature phones and for smart phones. He's written in many languages, and deployed in a variety of countries. Jason loves a good programming challenge, and when he's not writing code, or spending time with his family, taking photo's or camping: he's probably thinking about programming. In 2010 / 2011 he wrote Android User Interface Development: A Beginners Guide, which helped many beginner Android developers take their first steps into the realm of User Interface design and development for mobile devices.
Read more about Jason Morris