Job-Ready Skills for the Real World
Mobile Application Development using Android
What you will learn
Develop mobile apps using Android
Description
This course gives a brief overview of how to develop and run mobile apps using Android Studio. This course will helpful for Anna University Chennai and its affiliated college students from India. There are up to 11 programs described. The first program gives a sample execution of hello world program demonstration using Android Studio, and how to make apk file which is android executable file in any devices such as laptops or tablets, etc. The main requirements for running Android Studio is that our system must have a minimum of 8GB RAM support with virtualization enabled as true from the BIOS setup of our system. Due to these requirements, this course gives additional information of how to run apk file online with the help of apk file generated. For every program, apk file is also added in the resources field so that every user without any interruption can run the corresponding apk file by themselves. A guidance video is added in the course of how to write and run android app using android studio and also how to run the given apk file using online emulator. Finally it is also provided teh entire codings for students reference. Good luck to all and thanks for enrolling in this course.
Content
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Course Overview
- Embark on a practical journey to become a proficient Android application developer, starting from foundational concepts to building robust, real-world mobile solutions.
- This course offers a hands-on, project-based approach, guiding you through the complete lifecycle of Android app development within the dynamic Android ecosystem.
- Gain a solid understanding of modern Android architecture, component interaction, and best practices for creating intuitive and engaging user experiences.
- Explore core principles of mobile design and functionality, ensuring your applications are not only operational but also user-friendly and performant.
- Transform your innovative app ideas into functional, interactive applications ready for deployment.
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Requirements / Prerequisites
- A foundational understanding of programming logic and concepts (variables, loops, conditionals, functions) in any language.
- Basic familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles (classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism).
- Access to a computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) capable of running Android Studio efficiently with at least 8GB RAM recommended.
- An eagerness to learn, a problem-solving mindset, and a curiosity about mobile technology.
- No prior Android development experience is necessary.
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Skills Covered / Tools Used
- Programming Language: Master Kotlin, the preferred modern language for Android development, focusing on its concise syntax and powerful features.
- Integrated Development Environment (IDE): Become highly proficient with Android Studio, utilizing its rich set of tools for coding, debugging, and testing.
- UI/UX Design: Learn to design responsive and visually appealing user interfaces using XML layouts, ConstraintLayout, RecyclerView, and Material Design components.
- Android Components: Deep dive into Activities, Fragments, Services, Broadcast Receivers, and Content Providers, understanding their roles and lifecycle.
- Data Management: Implement persistent data storage solutions using SQLite, Room Database for local data, and SharedPreferences for simple key-value pairs.
- Networking & APIs: Interact with web services and REST APIs using libraries like Retrofit and OkHttp for fetching and sending data.
- Asynchronous Programming: Handle background tasks and UI updates efficiently using Kotlin Coroutines and LiveData.
- Version Control: Get introduced to Git basics for managing your project codebase and collaborating with others.
- Debugging & Testing: Develop strong debugging skills within Android Studio to identify and resolve issues, along with unit testing fundamentals.
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Benefits / Outcomes
- By the end of this course, you will be able to conceive, design, develop, and test your own fully functional Android applications from scratch.
- Build a professional portfolio showcasing multiple Android projects, enhancing your readiness for junior developer roles or freelance opportunities.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Android development ecosystem, preparing you for more advanced topics and continuous learning.
- Acquire highly sought-after mobile development skills, opening doors to a rapidly growing and in-demand tech career.
- Confidently troubleshoot and optimize Android application performance and user experience.
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PROS
- Access to the largest mobile operating system market, with billions of active devices.
- Leverage an open-source platform with a massive developer community and extensive resources.
- Directly applicable skills for immediate entry into the mobile development job market.
- Empowerment to bring your unique app ideas to life and potentially reach a global audience.
- Strong emphasis on practical, project-based learning with tangible outcomes.
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CONS
- The Android development ecosystem is vast and undergoes frequent updates, requiring continuous learning and adaptation.
Introduction
Develop an application that uses GUI components, Font and Colours
Develop an application that uses Layout Managers and event listeners
Write an application that draws basic graphical primitives on the screen
Develop a mobile app for simple calculator implementation
Develop a mobile app for working with database
Multithreading in Android
GPS Location Information
SD Card
Alert message creation
Timer creation
Entire source file content for implementing all apps
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