Getting Started with Android Programming

    

Summary:
Getting Started with Android Programming is designed to give students a strong foundation to develop apps for Android devices. Students will learn the fundamentals of Android applications, and will practice creating Activities, Services, Providers and Receivers. Guided step-by-step as well as "from-scratch" exercises allow students to practice developing multiple apps and to feel confident with the material.

Duration:
5 Days/Lecture & Lab

Audience:
This course is designed for software developers who are new to Android development and need to understand how to create professional mobile applications.

Topics:

• Overview of Android for Developers
• Working With Android Development Tools
• Understanding Android Components and the Manifest File
• Creating User Interfaces
• Creating Intents and Broadcast Receivers
• Persisting Application Data
• Working with the SQLite Database and Content Providers
• Providing a Consistent User Experience
• Handling Long Lived Transactions
• Exchanging Data over the Internet
• Publishing Android Applications

Prerequisites:
Object-oriented Java development experience is required to get the most from this course.

Last Update: May 18, 2013