Android Developer (Beginner, Online Course)

Course content

1. Introduction to Android Development
   Overview of Android ecosystem, Android OS versions, and career paths.
2. Setting Up Android Development Environment
   Installing Android Studio, configuring SDKs, and creating your first project.
3. Android Project Structure and Fundamentals
   Understanding project structure, manifest file, and activity lifecycle.
4. Introduction to XML Layouts
   Creating user interfaces using XML, understanding layouts and views.
5. User Interface Design with Views and Widgets
   Working with buttons, text views, image views, and other UI components.
6. Handling User Input in Android
   Capturing input from users via buttons, text fields, and touch events.
7. Activities and Intents
   Navigating between activities using explicit and implicit intents.
8. Working with Fragments
   Understanding fragments, fragment lifecycle, and managing multiple UI components.
9. Data Storage: SharedPreferences
   Storing key-value pairs with SharedPreferences for simple data persistence.
10. Data Storage: SQLite Databases
    Introduction to SQLite databases, creating tables, and performing CRUD operations.
11. RecyclerView and Adapters
    Displaying lists of data using RecyclerView, custom adapters, and view holders.
12. Introduction to Networking: HTTP and APIs
    Making network requests, handling JSON data, and using libraries like Retrofit.
13. Asynchronous Programming in Android
    Using AsyncTask, Loaders, and the importance of background threads.
14. Working with Services
    Creating background services, service lifecycle, and communicating with activities.
15. Introduction to Material Design
    Implementing Material Design components and guidelines for modern Android apps.
16. Publishing Your First App on Google Play
    Preparing the app for release, signing the APK, and publishing on Google Play Store.