Handling syntax and jargon

Throughout this book, we will use plain English to discuss some technical things. I will never expect you to read a technical explanation of a Java or Android concept that has not been previously explained in non-technical language.

So far, on a few occasions, I have asked that you accept a simplified explanation to offer a fuller explanation at a more appropriate time like I have with classes and methods.

However, the Java and Android communities, as well as the Android developer tutorials online, are full of people who speak in technical terms, and to join in and learn from these communities you need to understand the terms they use.

So, a good approach is to learn a concept or appreciate an idea using entirely plain-speaking language, but, at the same time, introduce the jargon/technical term as part of the learning.

Java syntax is the way we put together the language elements of Java to produce code that can be translated to DEX to work in the Dalvik virtual...