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Android Beginner Series

Understanding Android

John Sonmez
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John Sonmez
This course belongs to a collection called Android. It's comprised of 20 courses:
  1. Start Developing for Android
  2. Android Fundamentals: SharedPreferences
  3. Android Fundamentals: Activities
  4. Android Fundamentals: Data Binding
  5. Android Fundamentals: Styles and Themes
  6. Getting Started with Google Play In-app Billing
  7. Getting Started with Android Material Design
  8. Android Fundamentals: Accessibility
  9. Android Beginner Series: Understanding Android (viewing)
  10. Android Programming with Intents
  11. Introduction to Testing in Java
  12. Exploring Android Studio
  13. Introduction to SQL
  14. Android Layout Fundamentals
  15. Android Processes and Threads
  16. Improving User Interface Design with Android Fragments
  17. Android Dreams, Widgets and Notifications: Life Outside Your App
  18. Improving User Interaction with the Android ActionBar
  19. Android Custom Components
  20. Android Async Programming and Services
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Taught by John Sonmez, an experienced instructor
Part of a comprehensive series, indicating depth and comprehensiveness
Suitable for both beginners and those with programming experience
Explores Android app development without the need for extensive Java knowledge
Provides an in-depth understanding of Android, valuable even for experienced developers
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