Master Android App Development: From Beginner to Advanced with Android Studio

 

Course Outline: Android App Development with Android Studio

Chapter 1: Introduction to Android Development

• Objective: Understand the Android ecosystem and set up the development environment.

• Topics:

  • Overview of Android OS and its architecture

  • Introduction to Android Studio: Features and benefits

  • Installing Android Studio and configuring the SDK

  • Setting up emulators and connecting physical devices

  • Creating your first "Hello World" Android app

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Install and configure Android Studio

  • Understand the Android development workflow

  • Run a basic app on an emulator or device

• Practical Exercise: Build and run a simple app displaying "Hello World" on an emulator.

Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Java/Kotlin for Android

• Objective: Learn the programming languages used in Android development.

• Topics:

  • Introduction to Java and Kotlin: Syntax and structure

  • Variables, data types, and control flow

  • Object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts: Classes, objects, inheritance

  • Functions, lambdas, and basic error handling

  • Android-specific libraries and APIs

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Write basic programs in Java or Kotlin

  • Apply OOP principles to Android development

• Practical Exercise: Create a simple calculator app using basic Java/Kotlin logic.

Chapter 3: Building User Interfaces

• Objective: Design intuitive and responsive UI for Android apps.

• Topics:

  • Understanding XML layouts (LinearLayout, ConstraintLayout, etc.)

  • Working with Views: TextView, Button, EditText, ImageView

  • Introduction to Material Design principles

  • Handling user input and events

  • Using Android Studio’s Layout Editor

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Create responsive layouts using XML

  • Implement basic user interactions

• Practical Exercise: Design a login screen with text fields, buttons, and basic styling.

Chapter 4: Activities and Navigation

• Objective: Master the core component of Android apps—Activities—and navigation.

• Topics:

  • Understanding Activities and their lifecycle

  • Intents: Passing data between Activities

  • Navigation components: NavHost, NavController

  • Fragments: Basics and implementation

  • Backstack management and navigation patterns

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Build multi-screen apps with smooth navigation

  • Manage Activity lifecycle effectively

• Practical Exercise: Create a multi-screen app with a home screen and a detail screen using Intents.

Chapter 5: Working with Data

• Objective: Store and manage data in Android apps.

• Topics:

  • SharedPreferences for simple data storage

  • Introduction to Room database for persistent storage

  • File storage: Internal and external storage

  • Handling JSON data with Gson or Moshi

  • Basic CRUD operations with Room

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Store and retrieve data using SharedPreferences and Room

  • Parse and display JSON data

• Practical Exercise: Build a note-taking app with local data storage using Room.

Chapter 6: Networking and APIs

• Objective: Connect apps to the internet and integrate APIs.

• Topics:

  • Introduction to Retrofit and OkHttp for networking

  • Making HTTP requests (GET, POST)

  • Consuming RESTful APIs

  • Handling API responses and errors

  • Permissions for internet access

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Fetch and display data from a public API

  • Handle network errors gracefully

• Practical Exercise: Create a weather app that fetches and displays data from a weather API.

Chapter 7: Advanced UI Components

• Objective: Enhance apps with advanced UI elements and animations.

• Topics:

  • RecyclerView for dynamic lists

  • ViewPager and TabLayout for swipeable screens

  • Custom Views and Canvas drawing

  • Animations: Property animations, transitions

  • Advanced Material Design components

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Implement dynamic lists and swipeable UI

  • Add animations to improve user experience

• Practical Exercise: Build a task list app with RecyclerView and item animations.

Chapter 8: Background Processing and Services

• Objective: Handle tasks in the background for better app performance.

• Topics:

  • Introduction to Services and IntentService

  • WorkManager for scheduling tasks

  • Coroutines and Flow for asynchronous programming

  • Notifications: Creating and managing

  • Background processing best practices

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Run tasks in the background efficiently

  • Schedule and manage notifications

• Practical Exercise: Create a reminder app with scheduled notifications using WorkManager.

Chapter 9: Testing and Debugging

• Objective: Ensure app quality through testing and debugging.

• Topics:

  • Unit testing with JUnit

  • UI testing with Espresso

  • Debugging tools in Android Studio

  • Logging and error tracking

  • Performance optimization techniques

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Write and run unit and UI tests

  • Debug and optimize app performance

• Practical Exercise: Add unit tests to an existing app and debug a performance issue.

Chapter 10: Publishing and Advanced Topics

• Objective: Prepare apps for release and explore advanced Android concepts.

• Topics:

  • Generating signed APKs and App Bundles

  • Publishing to Google Play Store

  • App monetization strategies (ads, in-app purchases)

  • Dependency injection with Hilt

  • Jetpack Compose: Modern UI toolkit

• Learning Outcomes:

  • Publish an app to the Play Store

  • Implement modern Android development practices

• Practical Exercise: Build a portfolio app using Jetpack Compose and prepare it for Play Store submission.

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