Appendix A

Tips for Developers and the Future of Mono and Android

What's in This Appendix?

• Reviewing best practices, hints, tips, and gotchas
• Introducing Android 3.0: Honeycomb and 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich
• Discussing fragments support
• The future of Mono for Android

Every platform has its quirks, and Android is no different. Just because you can write in C# for Android does not mean you are exempt from these oddities and abnormalities. This book has noted and explained some of these Androidisms. This appendix describes some of the best practices, tips, and gotchas that may not fit anywhere else. You will also become acquainted with Android 3.0: Honeycomb and 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich. You will explore new features that your apps can take advantage of, while learning how to maintain compatibility with older Android versions.