IT Skills     Software Design and Development     Mobile Development     Android

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Although most may be familiar with the Android operating system for mobile phones and tablets, it is also used with many other types of devices. In this course, you will explore the uses of Android and how to create your first Android app. Learn about Android’s various interfaces and its architecture. Follow the steps to install Android Studio. Identify Android versions and determine which one is best for you. Set up the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) platforms and Gradle in Android Studio. Specify a design theme, setup activity_main.xml, and define the Android manifest for your projects.

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Objectives

Developing Android Applications: Introduction describe the features and uses for Android define Android interfaces and architecture install the Java SDK and Android Studio describe the basic usage of Android versions and reasons for choosing one for development purposes demonstrate how to set up SDK platforms and Gradle in Android Studio discuss the various interface elements of Android Studio demonstrate how to create a new Android app using design themes in Android Studio define the basic structure and purpose of activity_main.xml in Android apps define the Android manifest create a hello world app and run it using Android Studio