Transform your programming knowledge into professional Android development skills with this comprehensive course. Journey from fundamental Android concepts through advanced app development techniques using Kotlin and Android Studio. You'll master UI design with XML layouts, implement efficient data storage solutions, integrate powerful APIs, and optimize performance for real-world applications.
Mastering Android App Development
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Build and deploy Android applications that demonstrate proficiency in using Android Studio, Kotlin programming, and essential Android components.
Create dynamic, responsive user interfaces using XML layouts, fragments, and interactive elements to enhance user experience and engagement.
Implement data storage solutions and integrate networking components to connect applications with external data sources and RESTful APIs.
Optimise application performance, handle background processing and apply security best practices to safeguard data.
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August 2025
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There are 10 modules in this course
This module introduces you to Android software development for portable devices, covering device overview, applications, hardware, and the software ecosystem. It explores mobile application components and their necessity, then delves into Android's overview, version history, development challenges, platform components, device compatibility, and a case study on version popularity.
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14 videos3 readings13 assignments1 plugin
This module covers Android Studio, Kotlin, and UI components. You'll learn to create, run, and debug Android apps, integrate with code repositories, and understand mobile app development stages. It also explores essential Android views like TextView, EditText, buttons, and ScrollView.
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12 videos2 readings12 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module introduces Android app development, covering XML layout construction with various UI components, including Linear and Relative layouts. It then delves into Activities and Intents, explaining activity lifecycles, navigation via explicit and implicit intents, state management, and data exchange.
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18 videos2 readings15 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module explores advanced Android UI, focusing on fragments for dynamic interfaces and user interaction elements like clickable images, checkboxes, radio buttons, and menus. It also covers the Navigation Component for intuitive app navigation. You will learn to build dynamic, interactive, and navigable Android applications.
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15 videos3 readings14 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module covers Android app Fragments (definition, creation, lifecycle, communication), User Interaction (clickable images, checkboxes, radio buttons, menus), and Navigation Component (purpose, implementation, patterns like back button and hierarchical structures). It also introduces effective data storage with Shared Preferences, SQLite, and file operations.
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21 videos2 readings14 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module covers developing network-connected Android applications, starting with Networking Basics (permissions, HTTP fundamentals, ConnectivityManager). It then explores Broadcasts and Services (Broadcasts, Broadcast Receivers, service lifecycle), concluding with Consuming RESTful APIs (Retrofit, RESTful APIs, JSON parsing).
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25 videos3 readings14 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module covers integrating Google Maps and location services into Android apps. It teaches how to retrieve and handle user location data using Fused Location Provider Client, display and customize maps with the Google Maps API, and show location data on maps.
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6 videos3 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module introduces Firebase, a platform for web and mobile development, focusing on Android integration. It covers Firebase Realtime Database for data management, Authentication and Cloud Storage for user authentication, push notifications via Cloud Messaging, and image operations with Cloud Storage. The module provides hands-on experience in enhancing Android apps with real-time data, secure authentication, and cloud storage.
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13 videos2 readings14 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module covers Android app optimization, background processing, and security. It details performance strategies, profiling, background task execution (Work Manager, Async Task, Loaders), and secure storage implementation.
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10 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module offers a comprehensive overview of Android app development and publishing, from preparing and publishing on the Google Play Store to utilizing Jetpack for modern Android development.
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12 videos2 readings13 assignments1 plugin
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Frequently asked questions
This course offers a thorough foundation in Android application development, encompassing the entire development lifecycle from idea to launch.
Mobile applications continue to dominate the digital realm, with Android accounting for around 70% of the global market share. Acquiring skills in Android development opens doors to a rapidly expanding field with a high demand for proficient developers.
The course combines theoretical concepts with practical application. Each module features video lectures, readings, and hands-on practice assignments. You'll gain from lab demonstrations that illustrate real-world implementation techniques, interactive discussions to apply concepts, and strategic self-assessment checkpoints to track your progress.
This course is designed for individuals with basic programming knowledge who want to specialize in Android development. It's ideal for software developers, computer science students, web developers transitioning to mobile, and entrepreneurs looking to create their own Android applications.
Upon completion, you'll be able to independently design, develop, and publish professional Android applications to the Google Play Store. You'll have the skills to implement various features including interactive UIs, data persistence, network connectivity, location services, and Firebase integration while following industry best practices for performance and security.
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