Best Mobile Article of July 2016

This competition has ended

Overview
Entries
Participants
Winners
Prizes
Rules

Contribute to CodeProject and you'll automatically be in the running for a monthly prize!

Each month at CodeProject we gather together the best of the articles submitted the previous month and ask our readers to choose the best of the best. Entry is automatic - just submit you articke and we'll do the rest.

Check out the submission guidelines for information on posting articles.

Current Entries

Articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

Never Buy A Garage Door Remote Again: Open Your Door With Your Android Phone (via Bluetooth)

27 Jul 2016raddevus

Steps for building a device you can add to your existing garage door, which implements an atmega328, bluetooth (hc-05) and relay module which will allow you to open your garage door from any paired Android device.

Java

Android

Bluetooth

Advanced JSON Form Specification - Chapter 8: Advanced Form Features

15 Nov 2016Don Fizachi

A JSON form specification

Android Alert Dialog Tutorial : Working with Time Picker, Date Picker and List Dialogs

18 Jul 2016Andy Point

Android Alert Dialog Tutorial : Working with Time Picker, Date Picker and List Dialogs In this tutorial we will discuss how to use dialogs and alerts in Android Apps. A Dialog is a small popup shown to the user to get some additional information from the user or ask him to make some decision. Alert

Adding Google Admob Ads to Android App (Banner and Interstitial ads)

28 Aug 2016Andy Point

Adding Google Admob Ads to Android App (Banner and Interstitial ads). Google AdMob is the most popular mobile ads platform used by app developers worldwide. Integrating AdMob to your app allows you to monetize your app and earn on the basis of Impressions and clicks on ads in your app.

Android

Firebase Android Tutorial Part 1 – Getting Started

17 Jul 2016Andy Point

Firebase Android Tutorial : Adding Registration and Login Hello Developers, this is our android firebase tutorial. In this tutorial we will create an android firebase app that will use firebase android login functionality. This post will help you get you up and running with integrating Firebase to a

Advanced JSON Form Specification - Chapter 2: Input Widgets

15 Nov 2016Don Fizachi

A JSON form specification

Advanced JSON Form Specification - Chapter 4: Options Widgets

3 Nov 2016Don Fizachi

A JSON form specification

Advanced JSON Form Specification - Chapter 5: Options List Widgets

3 Nov 2016Don Fizachi

A JSON form specification

Advanced JSON Form Specification - Chapter 6: Capture Widgets

3 Nov 2016Don Fizachi

A JSON form specification

Android Download Manager Tutorial: How to Download Files using Download Manager from Internet

17 Jul 2016Andy Point

Android Download Manager Tutorial: How to download files using Download Manager from the Internet

Advanced JSON Form Specification - Chapter 3: Input List Widgets

15 Nov 2016Don Fizachi

A JSON form specification

Advanced JSON Form Specification - Chapter 7: Date and Time Widgets

3 Nov 2016Don Fizachi

A JSON form specification

iOS Barcode Scanner with Dynamsoft Mobile Barcode SDK

7 Jul 2016Dynamsoft

Save time and money. Expedite development of iOS barcode apps using Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK.

Advanced JSON Form Specification - Chapter 1: Introduction

29 May 2021Don Fizachi

A JSON form specification

C++ 11 S/MIME: A Simple MIME Parser and Builder with Security Features

3 Sep 2018Michael Chourdakis

Easy to use simple parser with S/MIME Support. Version 2.

Google Map Tutorial in Android Studio: How to get current location in Android Google Map

28 Aug 2016Andy Point

Google Maps App Tutorial Hello Guys. In this post, we will learn how to make a Google Maps App that detects our current location. Here Google Map V2 will track current location of user and add a marker on it. Pre-requisites:

Android

Android JSON Parsing Tutorial

17 Jul 2016Andy Point

Android JSON parsing tutorial

Java

Android

Mobile

Adding Facebook Login to Android App

20 Jul 2016Andy Point

Integrating Facebook Login to Android Application. Now a days almost every web and mobile app provides an option to Login with Facebook. This is because most of the people have a facebook account and facebook has provide an easy to integrate SDK to add Facebook Login to your mobile app.

Java

Android

Mobile

Xamarin.Android: Working With GPS And Locations

26 Jul 2016Vincent Maverick Durano

In this article, you will learn how to get the current location of the device and determine how many miles you are away based on the origin of the location provided.

A searchable Contact List app in Android

14 Jul 2016Azim Zahir

This article is a demonstration of a simple searchable contacts list in Android.

Adding Google Login to Android App

28 Aug 2016Andy Point

Today Almost all web and mobile apps come with Google and Facebook Login, This is a really useful feature for both the app developer and the user, since almost everybody tend to have a google/gmail and facebook account and moreover while logging in with google you don’t need to remember your UserId

Android Flash Light Application Tutorial Using Camera2 API

17 Jul 2016Andy Point

Android Flash Light Application Tutorial Using Camera2 API

IoT Path To Product: Smart Home

19 Jul 2016Intel

This solution monitors the status of a home’s front door and garage door for increased security. The gateway gathers data from a doorbell, door lock, stepper motors, and a garage door application for edge data analytics.

Android Material Design: Working with Floating Label EditText

17 Jul 2016Andy Point

Android Material Design: Working with Floating Label EditText

VS 2015 Crashes When open *.axml files using Android Designer Xamarin

25 Jul 2016Ahmad Kharsah

Fix VS2015 Crashes when open *.axml file after Update Xamarin and Java JDK

Java

Android

Xamarin

Android CardView Tutorial

21 Jul 2016Andy Point

Android CardView Tutorial We have already discussed about RecyclerView in the following tutorial Listing Items using RecyclerView and shown a recyclerview example in android studio. Today we will discuss about CardView in Android SDK which was introduced with the android material design through the

Java

Android

Mobile

Offline Data Sync in Xamarin Forms by using Azure Mobile Service

18 Jul 2016mehulsant

Xamarin Forms offline data sync by using azure mobile services.

Current Participants

Those with articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

Ahmad Kharsah

Software Developer (Senior) Saad Specialist Hospital

Saudi Arabia

Senior Software Developer work with .Net Framework For about 7 Years as Web Developer,Windows Forms Developer and Mobile Developer.
also Working in Medical Devices Software and Embedded Systems.

Andy Point

Software Developer (Senior)

India

Hello Developer!

As a co-founder, I would like to welcome you to the Android Tutorial Point community!. I hope you get the best possible value at of our platform. Stick with us for a while, and we promise you will become an $$Android Rockstar$$!

Android Tutorial Point is the right platform if you want to learn about android development. We have a broad collection of tutorials on different aspects of Android Development and it is growing rapidly. Here at Android Tutorial Point we thrive to deliver the best tutorials. In this direction, we are trying to create a community that will cater to your needs, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran. For the beginners that are getting started on Android Development
journey, we would suggest you to begin with our Android Basics Tutorial available at http://www.androidtutorialpoint.com/category/basics/ . Here, we feature articles on how to start with Android programming.

All the best from the Android Tutorial Point team. Don't forget to subscribe our blog for latest android tutorials. You can reach out to us at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/androidtutorialpoint/ or Add us on Twitter https://twitter.com/androidtutpoint/ . Any ideas or suggestions? Shoot us an email at androidtutorialspoint@gmail.com

Azim Zahir

Instructor / Trainer NIIT, India

India

I am a trainer by profession. Currently I am working with iFuture Technologies(India) as a Senior Faculty. I enjoy programming as a hobby. During my career I have seen the growth and decline of many technologies, many of them being my favorites like Flash, WPF, Windows Mobile Development. Few of my current favorites are Android, Xamarin and Python, though I also like traditional and evergreen languages like PHP, C#, Visual Basic and Java.

Apart from computers, my favorite pastime is bicycling.

Don Fizachi

United Kingdom

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Dynamsoft

Canada

Dynamsoft has more than 15 years of experience in TWAIN SDKs, imaging SDKs and version control solutions.

Our products include:

TWAIN SDK
- Dynamic Web TWAIN: a TWAIN scanning SDK optimized for web document management applications.
- Dynamic .NET TWAIN: a .NET TWAIN and Directshow Image Capture SDK for WinForms/WPF applications.

Imaging SDKs
- Barcode Reader for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android and Raspberry Pi.
- OCR addon for both web and .NET TWAIN SDKs

Version Control
- SourceAnywhere: a SQL server-based source control solution. Both on-premise and hosting options are provided.

http://www.dynamsoft.com/

This is a Organisation

21 members

Intel

United States

You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth.

Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers and society.

This is a Organisation

42 members

mehulsant

Software Developer (Senior)

India

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Michael Chourdakis

Software Developer

Greece

I'm working in C++, PHP , Java, Windows, iOS, Android and Web (HTML/Javascript/CSS).

I 've a PhD in Digital Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence and I specialize in Pro Audio and AI applications.

My home page: https://www.turbo-play.com

raddevus

Software Developer (Senior) RADDev Publishing

United States

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."

Vincent Maverick Durano

Architect

United States

A code monkey who loves to drink beer, play guitar and listen to music.

My Tech Blog: https://vmsdurano.com/
My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuabaYm8QH4b1MAclaRp-3Q

I currently work as a Solutions Architect and we build "cool things" to help people improve their health.

With over 14 years of professional experience working as a Sr. Software Engineer specializing mainly on Web and Mobile apps using Microsoft technologies. My exploration into programming began at the age of 15;Turbo PASCAL, C, C++, JAVA, VB6, Action Scripts and a variety of other equally obscure acronyms, mainly as a hobby. After several detours, I am here today on the VB.NET to C# channel. I have worked on Web Apps + Client-side technologies + Mobile Apps + Micro-services + REST APIs + Event Communication + Databases + Cloud + Containers , which go together like coffee crumble ice cream.

I have been awarded Microsoft MVP each year since 2009, awarded C# Corner MVP for 2015, 2016,2017 and 2018, CodeProject MVP, MVA, MVE, Microsoft Influencer, Dzone MVB, Microsoft ASP.NET Site Hall of Famer with All-Star level and a regular contributor at various technical community websites such as CSharpCorner, CodeProject, ASP.NET and TechNet.

Books written:
" Book: Understanding Game Application Development with Xamarin.Forms and ASP.NET
" Book (Technical Reviewer): ASP.NET Core and Angular 2
" EBook: Dockerizing ASP.NET Core and Blazor Applications on Mac
" EBook: ASP.NET MVC 5- A Beginner's Guide
" EBook: ASP.NET GridView Control Pocket Guide

First Prize	Vincent Maverick Durano - Xamarin.Android: Working With GPS And Locations
Prize pool	CodeProject T-Shirt - CodeProject

Contest Entries and Requirements

The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
With the exception of the Everything Else category, the article must be tagged with at least one of the tags corresponding to that competition's category (for example, to enter the C# Competition you would need to tag your article with a C# tag).
Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
No cheating, lying, plagiarizing articles, chicanery, or kicking.
Articles may only be considered for a single category. If an article is eligible for multiple categories (for example, it pertains to both the C# and Web Dev categories), CodeProject editors and judges will decide which category the article shall be entered in.
No author can be nominated twice in the same category.
If an author writes has two separate articles, each article may be considered in their respective categories provided none of the aforementioned rules are broken. For example, if an author wrote two separate articles, one related to C# and one related to VB.NET, the author and articles could be nominated in the C# and VB.NET competitions, respectively.
In the event an author wins multiple competitions, and repeat, identical prizes, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
In the event an article has multiple authors and/or contributors, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
In the event of a tie, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Only those who live in jurisdictions in which this contest is legal may enter.
Any breach of the rules and the prize will be awarded to the runner up.
By entering the contest you agree to the rules, conditions of entry, and agree that your member alias and any submitted material can be used for promotional purposes by CodeProject.
Entries shall be deemed to be submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry unless clearly indicated otherwise. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.

Eligibility

This competition is open to software development professionals & enthusiasts who are of the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence; however, residents of Quebec and of the following countries are ineligible to participate due to legal constraints: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Employees (or a member of their immediate family) of CodeProject or any of their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotional agencies are also ineligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law.

How to Enter

Entry is by the submission process described above. Please read the submission requirements before submitting your entry and ensure the article is tagged with at least one of the tags corresponding to that competition's category.

Lost, late, misdirected, or illegible entries will be disqualified. Any entry containing content that CodeProject deems objectionable for any reason will be disqualified. All decisions of CodeProject with respect to any aspect of the competition, including, without limitation, the eligibility of entries, are final and binding on all entrants in all matters as they relate to this competition. CodeProject reserves its right to modify the Rules.

CodeProject assumes no responsibility for lost, late, delayed, destroyed or misdirected mail, voice messages, email or any computer errors or malfunctions. No correspondence will be entered into with entrants.

CodeProject does not assume any responsibility for incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry information, technical malfunctions, human or technical error, lost, delayed or garbled data or transmissions, omission, interruption, deletion, defect or failures of any telephone or computer line or network, computer equipment, software or any combination thereof. Entry materials/data that have been tampered with or altered are void. If for any reason, in the opinion of CodeProject in its sole discretion, the competition is not capable of running as originally planned, or if the administration, security, fairness, integrity or the proper conduct of the competition is corrupted or adversely affected, including by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond its control, CodeProject reserves its right to cancel, terminate, modify, amend, extend or suspend the competition including cancelling any method of entry, and select a winner from previously received eligible entries. CodeProject reserves its right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the competition or to be acting in violation of the Rules or otherwise in a disruptive manner. CodeProject reserves its right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent of the law for any attempts to deliberately damage the competition web site or to undermine the legitimate operation of this competition. CodeProject shall not be held responsible for any errors or negligence that may arise or occur in connection with the competition including any damage to an entrant's computer equipment, system, software or any combination thereof, as a result of their participation in this competition or from downloading any material from the competition website where applicable.