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Google Glass: First Look

by Mark Zamoyta

Learn all about Google Glass, Google's wearable computer.This course covers the hardware, along with developing apps--Glassware, as Google calls them--for this unique device.

What you'll learn

Learn all about Google Glass, Google's wearable computer.This course covers the hardware, along with developing apps--Glassware, as Google calls them--for this unique device. The Mirror API is covered in full, with examples showing how to perform CRUD operations on timeline cards, adding a contact and monitoring a user's location with their permission. The Glass Development Kit is also covered in detail, and a sample utility app is created along with Live Tile Glassware.

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About the author

Mark started in the developer world over 25 years ago. He began his career with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from St. Johns University. After spending 10 years on Wall Street working for Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers and other major investment banks, Mark became interested in animation and video game software. He has written numerous mobile apps and games for clients including Electronic Arts and Yahoo! Games. Some of his popular mobile titles include Yahtzee, Yahoo! Chess, and Yah... more

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