Module 1 of 3 in Android User Interface Development

Anatomy of an Android App

Sep 10 2024, Kotlin 1.9.23, Android 14, Android Studio Iguana

This module provides an overview of the Android project structure as well as some fundamental aspects of working with the SDK. By the end of this module, the student will be familiar with Android Studio. They will able to understand the different measurement unit types available in Android, add resource files to an Android App, and configure the Android App Manifest. By Fuad Kamal.

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EXPERIENCE

Beginner level

EST TIME TO COMPLETE

2 hrs, 18 mins

CONTENT

4 lessons

Module outcomes

Understand the different measurement unit types available in Android
Add resource files to an Android App
Configure the Android App Manifest

Covered concepts

Resource files such as colors.xml, strings.xml, and dimens.xml
Adding images to Android projects
A tour of the Android Manifest file
Leveraging Logcat

Module content

Understand Android Project Structure Lesson (34 mins)

This lesson will teach the project structure of an Android app.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Your First Android Project Reading · 12 mins

Demo Video · 20 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz: Basics of Android Project Structure 6 questions

Use Android Resources Lesson (37 mins)

This lesson will introduce the different types of Android resource files.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Your First Android Project Reading · 9 mins

Demo Video · 27 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz: Use Android Resources 6 questions

Explore the Android Manifest Lesson (38 mins)

In this lesson you’ll explore the Android Manifest file, it’s essential role as the starting point for any Android app. You’ll learn about the various parts and tag types used in the manifest.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

The App Manifest Reading · 20 mins

Demo Video · 16 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz: Explore Android Manifest 6 questions

Leverage Logcat Lesson (30 mins)

In this lesson you’ll explore the Logcat pane in Android Studio and how to use Logcat to help debug your apps.

Start

Debugging with Android Studio's Logcat 🐛😼 • Start Reading · 1 min

A Tour of Logcat Reading · 20 mins

Demo Video · 8 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz: Leverage Logcat 6 questions

Module outcomes

Covered concepts

Module content

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