Overview
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Learn how to create a simple app built with the Android SDK and Kotlin. Master the fundamental tools for building Android apps. This beginner course is the first in a series.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Build a simple app with Kotlin
- What you should know
- Explore the history of Android
- Explore the Android app framework
- Program for Android with Java and Kotlin
- Install Android Studio on Mac
- Install Android Studio on Windows
- Manage Android Studio updates
- Manage components in the SDK Manager
- Install HAXM software for the emulator
- Create your first Android app
- Upgrade the Kotlin plugin
- Explore Android Studio
- Create virtual devices for testing
- Install device drivers on Windows
- Set up debugging on a physical device
- Use Android command-line tools
- Find answers in the documentation
- Check out the exercise files on GitHub
- Explore the project structure
- Manage Gradle build scripts
- Manage the app manifest file
- Use dependencies and support libraries
- Explore Android Jetpack components
- Troubleshoot Android Studio projects
- Define screens with activities
- Implement designs in XML layouts
- Use the View and ViewGroup components
- Display an image in an activity
- Convert PNG and SVG image files
- Start new activities with intents
- Send an action to a new activity
- Send data URIs and extras with intents
- Handle shared data with an intent filter
- Next steps
