What You Will Learn:
Upon completion of this 40-hour crash course, participants will have gained:
○ Android development ecosystem
○ Java programming for Android
○ Creating and styling UI components
○ Navigation between activities and screens
○ RecyclerViews for efficient lists
○ Data persistence and local databases
○ Network requests and JSON parsing
○ Understanding and implementing fragments
○ Creating multi-pane layouts
○ IntentService for background tasks
○ Android services for long-running operations
○ Creating and handling notifications
○ Broadcasting and receiving system-wide events
○ Accessing device location
○ Integrating maps in Android apps
○ Preparing apps for deployment
○ Publishing to the Google Play Store
○ Hands-on experience building a complete Android app
○ Performance optimization strategies
○ Advanced Android Studio features for refinement
Java & Version Control:
| Module | Topics Covered Duration |
| Module 1: Basic
Knowledge of Java Programming |
-Understanding of variables, data types, and
8 hours basic operators in Java -Control structures: if statements, loops -Functions, classes, and object-oriented programming in Java |
| Module 2: Experience with Version Control | -Basic Git commands (clone, commit, push, pull)
2 hours -Familiarity with GitHub or GitLab |
Introduction to Android Development:
| Module | Topics Covered | Duration |
| Module 1: Introduction to Mobile App Development with Java | -Overview of the Android development ecosystem
-Importance of native app development |
2 hours |
| Module 2: Setting Up the Development Environment | -Installing Android Studio
-Configuring Android Virtual Devices (AVDs) -Overview of Android Studio interface |
2 hours |
| Module 3: Basic UI
Components and Layouts Module 4: Handling User Input and Navigation Module 5: Working with Lists and Adapters |
-Introduction to XML layout files -Working with TextView, Button, EditText, and other basic UI
components -Understanding layout managers -Responding to user interactions with event handling -Implementing navigation between screens and activities -Implementing RecyclerView for efficient list handling -Creating custom adapters for data binding |
2 hours
2 hours 2 hours |
| Module 6: Data Persistence in Android | -Working with SharedPreferences for simple data storage
-Introduction to SQLite for local database storage |
2 hours |
| Module 7: Networking and Web APIs | -Making HTTP requests with AsyncTask or Volley
-Parsing JSON data from web services |
2 hours |
| Module 8: Fragments and Multi-pane Layouts | -Understanding fragments and their lifecycle
-Implementing multi-pane layouts for larger screens |
2 hours |
Advanced Topics in Android Development:
| Module | Topics Covered Duration |
| Module 1: Background Processing and Services | -Implementing background tasks with
2 hours IntentService -Understanding Android services for long-running tasks |
| Module 2: Notifications and Broadcast Receivers | -Creating and handling notifications
2 hours -Broadcasting and receiving system-wide events |
| Module 3: Location and Maps Integration | -Accessing device location using GPS or
2 hours network -Integrating Google Maps in Android apps |
| Module 4: Deployment and Publishing | -Preparing the app for deployment,
2 hours -Publishing the app to app stores |
| Module 5: Building a
Complete Android App |
-Guided hands-on project development
2 hours -Incorporating learned concepts into a practical project |
| Module 6: Performance Optimization | -Identifying and resolving performance
2 hours bottlenecks -Strategies for optimising UI responsiveness |
| Module 7: Project
Refinement and Q&A |
-Reviewing and refining the project,
2 hours -Addressing common challenges and questions |
Course Summary :
| Subject Comments |
| Java & Version Control 10 hours |
| Introduction to Android Development 16 hours |
| Advanced Topics in Android Development 14 hours |
Tanvir Ibn Touhid
Senior Software Engineer, Diligite Ltd.
