Master the Art of Android Development (6-Week Intensive)
Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Mentorship: Industry experts from top tech companies will guide you throughout the course.
Mode of Learning: Online, Self-paced + Weekly Live Sessions
Week 1: Introduction to Android & Kotlin
- Introduction to Android:
- Overview of the Android ecosystem, architecture, and SDK. Setting up the development environment (Android Studio).
- Kotlin Fundamentals: Data types, variables, control flow, functions, and object-oriented programming concepts in Kotlin.
- Building Your First Android App: Creating a simple “Hello World” app, understanding the project structure, and running it on an emulator or physical device.
- Project 1: Basic UI App – Create a simple app with text views, buttons, and image views.
Outcome: Foundational knowledge of Android and Kotlin, ability to build basic Android applications.
Week 2: User Interface Design & Layouts
- Layouts: Working with different layout types (LinearLayout, RelativeLayout, ConstraintLayout) to create responsive and adaptable UIs.
- UI Components: Exploring common UI elements like TextViews, EditTexts, Buttons, ImageViews, and RecyclerViews.
- Material Design: Introduction to Material Design principles and guidelines for creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
- Project 2: Interactive UI App – Develop an app with interactive elements, handling user input, and displaying information dynamically.
Outcome: Proficiency in designing and implementing user interfaces using various layouts and UI components.
Week 3: Working with Data & Storage
- Data Persistence: Introduction to different data storage options in Android (SharedPreferences, SQLite databases, Room Persistence Library).
- Working with APIs: Making network requests to fetch data from RESTful APIs using libraries like Retrofit.
- Handling JSON Data: Parsing JSON responses and displaying data in the app.
- Project 3: Data-Driven App – Build an app that fetches data from an API and displays it in a list or grid.
Outcome: Understanding of data storage and retrieval techniques, ability to work with APIs and handle JSON data.
Week 4: Navigation & Fragments
- Navigation Component: Implementing navigation between different screens using the Navigation Component.
- Fragments: Understanding and working with fragments to create modular and reusable UI components.
- Lifecycle Management: Understanding the Android Activity and Fragment lifecycles.
- Project 4: Multi-Screen App – Create a multi-screen app with smooth transitions and data passing between screens.
Outcome: Ability to design and implement complex navigation flows and manage fragment lifecycles.
Week 5: Advanced Android Features
- Background Tasks: Handling background tasks using AsyncTask, WorkManager, or coroutines.
- Permissions: Implementing runtime permissions for accessing device features like camera, location, etc.
- Notifications: Implementing push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).
- Project 5: Feature-Rich App – Develop an app that utilizes background tasks, permissions, and notifications.
Outcome: Knowledge of advanced Android features and ability to build complex and robust applications.
Week 6: Final Project & Career Prep
- Project 6: Final Android Project – Develop a complete Android application of your choice, incorporating the skills learned throughout the course. Examples include a social media app, e-commerce app, or productivity app.
- Career Preparation:
- Portfolio Building: Refine and complete your portfolio with a professional presentation of your projects.
- Interview Prep & Resume Tips: Learn how to showcase your skills, work on technical interview questions, and perfect your resume.
- Industry Insights: Get advice on the latest industry trends, frameworks, and technologies.
Outcome: By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully functional Android application and a strong portfolio to showcase to potential employers.
Major Projects:
- Interactive UI App (Week 2) – Core Skills: UI design, layouts, user interaction.
- Data-Driven App (Week 3) – Core Skills: API integration, data handling, JSON parsing.
- Multi-Screen App (Week 4) – Core Skills: Navigation, fragments, lifecycle management.
- Feature-Rich App (Week 5) – Core Skills: Background tasks, permissions, notifications.
- Final Android Project (Week 6) – Core Skills: Full Android development lifecycle, project planning, and execution.
Mentorship at Eduveda Academy:
- Industry Mentor Assignment: You’ll be paired with a mentor from a top tech company who will provide personalized guidance on projects, career advice, and best practices.
- 1-on-1 Sessions for project reviews and troubleshooting.
- Live Q&A Sessions weekly with mentors and instructors.
Final Notes:
- Weekly Live Sessions: These will cover key topics, provide updates, and allow you to ask questions.
- Peer Networking: Join the academy Slack group for collaboration and feedback.
- Deployment: By the end of the course, you’ll have deployed at least one project on the Google Play Store (optional).
This 6-week course is intense but designed to give you all the key skills to jumpstart your career in Android development. You’ll leave with solid project experience, a polished portfolio, and the confidence to apply for jobs as an Android developer.
