Android App Development Lecture Notes

Main Topics

• Creating the first Android App
• Course introduction and content

Android Development Playlist

• Access the playlist and bookmark the videos
• All important videos are included in this playlist

Steps to Create a Project in Android Studio

1. Start a New Project
   • Click on "Start a new Android Studio project" in Android Studio
   • Start with "Empty Activity"
   • Click "Finish" with all default settings
2. Gradle Build
   • After launching the project, do a Gradle Build

XML and Java Files

• activity_main.xml
  • UI Design: Appearance of UI elements in the XML file
• MainActivity.java
  • Coding and Functionality: Development of functionality in the Java file

Layout Editor

• Design the UI using the Layout Editor
• Views and View Groups
  • View Group Objects (like Linear Layout)
  • Use of Button, Image View, Scroll View, etc.
• Importance of Constraint Layout: Simplifying UI design

Buttons and Spring Constraints

• Connect buttons using springs
• Use Constraints to arrange UI elements

Best Practices

• Use String Resources (in strings.xml)
• Keep all constant strings in one place

Application Deployment

• Preparing the application's APK
• Transfer the Debug APK:
  1. Go to "Build Bundle(s)/APK(s)" in Android Studio
  2. Find the APK folder and install it on your phone

Application Functionality

• Show a Toast message on button click
• Actions related to button click:
  • On clicking "send now": "sending data from app"
  • On clicking "receive now": "receiving data from app"
  • On clicking "delete now": "deleting data from app"

Closing Thoughts

• Discuss future projects and apps in the course
• Guidance for achieving perfection in Android Development
• Teach students to publish apps on the Play Store and earn money

Feedback

• Don't forget to give feedback after watching the video
• Stay tuned for more exciting projects next time