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Exam Code: AND-X01Android ApplicationDevelopmentversion 12 Covers a wide range of Android development topics. Demonstrates visual, behavioral and motion rich Android widgets. Displays step-by-step lab exercises to build Android apps. Includes guides to build Google Maps and Firebase database apps. Presents Android app publishing guidelines.By Android ATC Teamwww.androidatc.com

Android ATCAndroidTM Application DevelopmentExam Code:AND-X01Hands-on Guide to Android Application DevelopmentCourse Outline

Android Application DevelopmentAndroid Application DevelopmentExam Code: AND-X01 2021 Android ATC Published by: Android ATCSixth Printing: October 2021.First Printing: October 2013.ISBN: 978-0-9900143-0-0Information in this book, including URL and other Internet Web site references, is subjectto change without notice. Complying with all applicable copyright laws, no part of thisdocument may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmittedin any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise)for any purpose, without an express written permission from Android ATC.Android ATC is not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission receivedfrom any linked site.Android ATC is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion ofany link does not imply endorsement of Android ATC of the site or the products containedtherein.Android ATC may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or otherintellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. As expressly providedin any written license agreement from Android ATC, the furnishing of this document does notgive you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property.Android application development is a detailed guide that provides the basics to build Androidapplications. It is a combination of theoretical lessons and practical labs that covers skillsand knowledge every Android developer should learn before starting the development of realworld applications.All lessons and their lab exercises in this book were built to comply with the latest versionsof Android SDK and Android Studio IDE. Since the update of both Android SDK and AndroidStudio is a continuous process, it is highly possible that any of these components hasalready been updated by the time you start your training using thisbook. If this is the case,you might notice some minor difference in the lab steps and the screenshots provided,depending on how major an update has been. Updates neither make the lessons outdatednor the labs incorrect. It is only impractical to release a new version of the book for everyupdate.This book is intended for trainees with background in object-oriented programming. It isexpected to have such differences between the Android Studio version youare using and the one followed in the book; however, this should not constitute an obstaclefor learning and following the labs.

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Android Application DevelopmentTable of ContentsLesson 1: Introduction to KotlinKotlin History .Kotlin Advantages .How Kotlin Programs Work?.Kotlin Software Prerequisites.IntelliJ IDEA.Installing IntelliJ IDE .1-11-11-21-31-41-4Creating a Kotlin Program .Running a Kotlin Program.The main( ) function.Writing Comments.Kotlin Variables.Kotlin Data Types.Input of Information to Kotlin Program .1-151-171-181-201-211-221-33Lesson 2: Control Flow StatementsIntroduction .If Statement .If – Else Statement .If Else and Logical Operators.When Statement and Expression .For Loops.While Loops.Do-while Loops .Jump Expressions .Break Statement.Continue Statement .Return Statement .Functions .Function Structure.Creating a Function .Functions and Variable Scope 72-182-22

Android Application DevelopmentAND-X01Lesson 3: Functions & Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) .Object .Class .Creating a Class .Providing Constructors for Your Classes .Class Inheritance .Abstract Class .Interface Class .Generic Class .Class Variables.Member Variables.Kotlin Collections .Hashmaps .ArrayList.listof and mutableListOf 03-35Lesson 4: Android Framework and Android StudioIntroduction.Android Platform Architecture .Android Libraries .Components of Android Application.Types of Android processes and their priorities.Android Studio .4-14-14-34-44-74-8What is Android Studio? .Android Studio Software Prerequisite .Install Android Studio .Creating Kotlin Project Using Android Studio .Run Android App .Instant Run .Setup an Android Virtual Device .What is Android Studio Gradle? .Run your Apps on a Hardware Device (Physical Phone).Run your Android App on Android Phone .4-84-94-134-204-234-274-274-294-304-30Lab 4: Creating Your First Application . 4-35Create your first Android application . 4-36Build a “Simple Calculator” Application . 4-40

Android Application DevelopmentLesson 5: Creating User InterfaceIntroduction .Android Project Structure .View .Adding a View to your application.Adding a View in an XML layout file.Adding a View using Kotlin code.Configuring Layout Views.Creating a User Interface .Adding a Text Box.Adding an Image.Adding a Check Box.Adding a Radio b 5: Creating a Pizza Order Application .Create Your Application User Interface .Configure the Android Application Code .Run Your Application.5-345-355-425-46Lesson 6: Android Layouts, Styles, Theme and MenusIntroduction .Views.Layouts.Constraint Layout.Linear Layout.Relative Layout.TableRow Layout.Frame Layout.Android Styles and Themes.App Manifest.App Icons.6-16-16-16-36-56-86-146-176-196-286-29Lab 6: Android Application Layouts, Styles, and Themes.Create Your Application Layout.Configure Your Styles and Themes.Configure Your App Icon .6-356-366-366-46

Android Application DevelopmentAND-X01Lesson 7: Snackbar, Activities, Android Intent, AlertDialog and Android NotificationsSnackbar Class.What is an Activity?.Activity Lifecycle.Managing the activity lifecycle.Android Intent.Navigating Between Activities.Passing Data between Activities.Android Alert Dialog.7-17-77-87-97-167-187-257-29Android Notifications. 7-37Creating an Android Notification. 7-39Notification Channel. 7-40Lab 7: Creating a Mail Schedule Pickup App. 7-53Lesson 8: Android WidgetsProgress Bar.Seek Bar.Date and Time Picker Dialogs.Creating a Date Picker.Creating a Ttime Picker.Calendar View .Web View.Rating Bar.Video View .Texture View.8-18-88-158-158-198-218-238-288-318-36Lab 8: Creating a Pizza Schedule a App. 8-39Configuring the Pizza Size using SeekBar widgetConfiguring the order Pickup date using the Date Picker ClassConfiguring the order Pickup time using the Time Picker ClassPass the app order details to another activity using the Intent classUsing the Rating Bar widget to leave the app user review

Android Application DevelopmentLesson 9: Android Navigation ComponentsMenus .Bottom AppBar .Recycler View .SearchView .TabLayout and ViewPager .Spinner .Drawer .9-19-79-169-359-469-569-63Lab 09: Creating Navigation Drawer in Android App . 9-64Lesson 10: Firebase Authentication and DatabaseIntroduction.What is the JSON?.How does Firebase Database work?.Firebase Authentication (Signup and Login Android App).Configure your App to use Firebase Services.Configuring Firebase Authentication.Login to App Using a Firebase User Accounts .Logout Configuration .Using Firebase Assistant with Android Studio.Firebase Database.Real Time Database.Cloud Firestore Database 810-37Lab 10: Firebase Authentication and Database .Configure your App to use Firebase Services .Adding Firebase to your Android App .Configuring User Authentication Using Firebase Authentication .Creating a Firebase Cloud Database.Retrieving Data Firebase Cloud Database .10-4410-5210-5410-6310-6410-70

Android Application DevelopmentAND-X01Lesson 11: Location-Aware Apps: Using GPS and Google MapsIntroduction .What is GPS and how does it work? .Latitude and Longitude.Camera Position.Adding Google Maps to an Android app .Map Fragment .Getting a Google API key .Adding a Google Map Marker.Capture a User’s Location on Google Maps .Reverse Geolocation on Google Map .Retrieving a Readable Address on Google 31Lab11: Location-Aware Apps Using a GPS and Google Maps.Creating an App Interface and Configuring Google Services Prerequisites .Creating a Google Map Fragment .Getting a Google API key .Configuring Your App to Use Your Google API Key and User App’s Permission.Adding Google Map and Capturing Users' Location.11-4111-4211-4311-4311-4711-48Lesson 12: App Testing and PublishingTesting and Feedback Your App.Setting up a Test Environment .Usability Testing by Participants .Starting Your Test Session .Analyzing Your Test .Firebase Test Lab .Publishing Android App on Google Play Store .Preparing your app for release .Publish App on Google Play Store .12-112-512-512-612-712-712-712-812-13

Exam Code: AND-X01 Covers a wide range of Android development topics. Demonstrates visual, behavioral and motion rich Android widgets. Displays step-by-step lab exercises to build Android apps. Includes guides to build Google Maps and Firebase database apps. Presents Android app publishing guidelines.