How to Code an Android App in Java

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Free Online Course: How to Code an Android App in Java provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. How to Code an Android App in Java is taught by Grant Klimaytys.

Overview
  • *** Create Your First Android app! ***

    Ever wanted to make apps but thought they were hard?

    Good news, they're not! I will show you just how easy it can be!

    No programming experience needed whatsoever!

    Well, that's why I created this Android development course! No other course takes you from beginner (with no experience) to a full Android app. I will show you how to:

    • Install Android Studio (and required extras)
    • Setup the graphical look of your app
    • Connect layout elements like buttons and Text Fields to your java code 
    • Code in Java within an Android activity
    • Store items in Android Shared Preferences, making them accessible across app restarts

    This course is for you if you:

    • Are a beginner or novice to Android App development
    • Want to understand Android apps in a short period of time
    • Love proceeding at an awesomely brisk pace!

    This course is not for you if:

    You are an expert or intermediate developer

    What software do you need?

    Android Studio (free) which runs on PC / Mac / Linux

    Do you need experience?

    No. I assume you are a complete beginner to apps and development in general

Syllabus
    • Introduction
    • How to set up Android Studio and Android simulators
    • How to create a new Android project in Android Studio
    • How to configure the main screen of an Android app (activity_main.xml)
    • How to write Java code inside MainActivity.java
    • Bonus 1: How to add an alpha animation to an Android button
    • Bonus 2: How to debug an Android app
    • Class Project