Developing Android Apps with Kotlin from Udacity

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Build your first app: "Dice Roller" that covers basic Android components like displaying texts and images as well as a tour of the Android tools you'll be using throughout this course.

Designing your app's UI is the first step to a great user experience. This lesson covers all the basics of UI layout design. You'll use all the popular view types with a focus on the ContraintLayout.

Building multiple screens on Android has never been easier with the Navigation library. You'll get to build a fun trivia app using multiple fragments and conditional navigation.

Understanding the concept of Lifecycles for both activities and fragments is what makes a great Android developer! Have a treat with this delicious "Dessert Pusher" app.

With Architecture Components you'll have the power to design even the most complicated app ideas. Combine ViewModels with LiveData to build this super fun "Guess it" game.

This lesson is all about data persistence, there are many ways to storing data permanently, but with Room things have become even easier than ever before!

Everything is better in a list! Recycler View has been - and continues to be - an essential component of any app design. This lesson is all about making your app better with Recycler Views.

Need some live data in your app? In this lesson you'll use Retrofit to communicate with any API service out there. You'll also use Glide to display images from the web.

Not everything is displayed on the screen. In Android, there's so much happening in the background and you'll get to build your own background services and tasks in this lesson.

Coming up with a good design for an app is always hard, but creating a great design is more than just colors and layouts. Let's build an app that is designed for everyone, everywhere!

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Taught by experts at Google, allowing learners to master Kotlin, a programming language used by Google for Android development

Provides hands-on experience in building Android apps using the Android development tools and the Kotlin programming language

Covers essential topics including app design, UI layout, navigation, lifecycles, architecture components, data persistence, networking, and background services

Suitable for beginners with little to no prior programming experience

Provides a strong foundation for those interested in further exploring Android development

Taught by a team of experienced instructors with a strong reputation in the field

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Review 'Head First Android Development'

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of Android development by reading and reviewing a book that covers key concepts and best practices.

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Read the book and take notes
Complete the practice exercises in the book

Review the basics of Android programming

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Refresh your memory on the basics of Android programming to ensure a strong foundation for this course.

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Review the Android documentation
Complete a few tutorials on Android development

Practice writing Kotlin code

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Reinforce your understanding of Kotlin syntax and concepts by completing coding exercises and challenges.

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Solve problems on coding platforms such as LeetCode or HackerRank
Create a small Android app to practice your skills

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Join a study group or discussion forum for Android development

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Connect with other Android developers, share knowledge, and get help when needed by joining a study group or discussion forum.

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Find a study group or discussion forum that aligns with your learning style
Participate in discussions, ask questions, and share your insights

Follow tutorials on specific Android development topics

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Enhance your knowledge and skills by following tutorials that cover specific aspects of Android development.

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Search for tutorials on topics you need to improve in
Follow the tutorials step-by-step and implement the concepts in your own projects

Attend an Android development workshop

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Immerse yourself in the Android development community and learn from experts by attending a workshop.

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Find a workshop that aligns with your interests and skill level
Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop and actively participate

Create a blog post or article on an Android development topic

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Solidify your understanding and share your knowledge by creating written content that explains Android development concepts.

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Choose a topic that you're knowledgeable about
Research and gather information from reliable sources
Write a clear and concise article
Publish your article on a blog or website

Participate in an Android development competition or hackathon

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Test and showcase your skills by participating in a competition or hackathon that challenges you to create innovative Android solutions.

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Find a competition or hackathon that interests you
Form a team or work individually
Develop your solution within the given constraints
Submit your project and compete for prizes or recognition

Mentor a junior Android developer

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Reinforce your own understanding and contribute to the community by mentoring a junior Android developer.

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Find a mentee who is eager to learn Android development
Set up regular meetings and provide guidance
Provide feedback and support on their projects

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Learners who complete Developing Android Apps with Kotlin will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Android Developer

In today's increasingly mobile world, Android Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the software that runs on Android devices. Android Developers are in high demand, with an ever-growing number of companies relying on Android to power their mobile applications. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Android development with Kotlin, giving you the skills you need to start a career as an Android Developer.

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Mobile Software Engineer

Mobile Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mobile applications for a variety of platforms, including Android. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Android development with Kotlin, giving you the skills you need to start a career as a Mobile Software Engineer.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Android development with Kotlin, giving you the skills you need to start a career as a Software Engineer.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both the front-end and back-end of web applications. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Android development with Kotlin, giving you the skills you need to start a career as a Full Stack Developer.

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Web Developer

Web Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining websites. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Android development with Kotlin, giving you the skills you need to start a career as a Web Developer.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to help businesses make better decisions. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Android development with Kotlin, giving you the skills you need to start a career as a Data Scientist.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Android development with Kotlin, giving you the skills you need to start a career as a Business Analyst.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, organizing, and executing projects. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Android development with Kotlin, giving you the skills you need to start a career as a Project Manager.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for creating documentation for software and other technical products. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Android development with Kotlin, giving you the skills you need to start a career as a Technical Writer.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for testing software to ensure that it meets the requirements of the end user. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Android development with Kotlin, giving you the skills you need to start a career as a Quality Assurance Analyst.

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