Creating High-quality UX with AndroidX from Pluralsight

An app’s user experience plays a key role in its success. This course will teach you how to create high-quality UI/UX using classes provided by AndroidX libraries with effective navigation.

At the core of any modern app is a thorough understanding of AndroidX UI libraries to create a high-quality user experience. In this course, Creating High-quality UX with AndroidX, you’ll learn how to use AndroidX libraries to implement RecyclerView and CardView with effective navigation techniques like Navigation Drawers and Bottom Navigation Bars, along with Jetpack’s Navigation Component. First, you’ll explore how to implement CardView and RecyclerView to create a large, performant, and scrollable list. Next, you’ll discover various techniques to navigate between fragments using Navigation Drawers and Bottom Navigation Bars. Finally, you’ll learn how to improve the user experience by implementing taps, swipes, and drag gestures on RecyclerView. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of important AndroidX library components needed to develop a high-quality Android app.

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Course Overview

Getting Started

Using Navigation Drawers

Implementing RecyclerView

Working with Items in RecyclerView

Adding a Bottom Navigation Bar

Improving User Experience for a High-quality App

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Teaches core UX/UI development with RecyclerView and CardView

Emphasizes effective navigation techniques with Navigation Drawers and Bottom Navigation Bars

Includes practical implementation of user gestures on RecyclerView

Integrates Jetpack's Navigation Component for seamless navigation

Suitable for developers seeking to enhance Android app user experience

Provides a strong foundation for building high-quality Android applications

Activities

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Read "Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide" by Bill Phillips

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of Android programming by reading this highly-regarded book.

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Purchase or borrow a copy of the book
Read through the book at your own pace
Make notes and highlight important passages
Complete the exercises and practice problems at the end of each chapter

Explore the AndroidX documentation for RecyclerView

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Familiarize yourself with the AndroidX RecyclerView library by exploring its documentation.

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Visit the official AndroidX RecyclerView documentation
Read through the RecyclerView overview and tutorial
Explore the RecyclerView API reference
Find examples of how to use RecyclerView in your own projects

Build an app with the provided layout

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Practice your skills by implementing the app's layout using AndroidX libraries.

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Set up your development environment and create a new Android project
Create a layout for your app
Add AndroidX libraries to your project
Implement the layout in your app's code
Test your app to make sure it works as expected

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Practice using Navigation Drawer and Bottom Navigation Bar

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Enhance your app's user experience by practicing the implementation of Navigation Drawer and Bottom Navigation Bar.

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Create a new Android project and add the necessary dependencies
Design the layout for your app's navigation drawer and bottom navigation bar
Implement the navigation drawer and bottom navigation bar in your app's code
Test your app to make sure the navigation drawer and bottom navigation bar work as expected

Attend an Android meetup or conference

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Connect with other Android developers and learn about the latest trends in Android development by attending an Android meetup or conference.

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Find an Android meetup or conference in your area
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Attend the event and participate in the activities
Network with other Android developers
Learn about the latest trends in Android development

Answer questions and provide guidance to other students in the course

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Support your fellow classmates and reinforce your own understanding by answering questions and providing guidance to other students in the course.

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Participate in the course discussion forums
Offer help to other students who are struggling
Provide constructive feedback on other students' work

Participate in an Android workshop

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Deepen your understanding of Android development by participating in an Android workshop.

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Attend the workshop and participate in the activities
Learn new Android development skills
Network with other Android developers

Write a blog post about your experience building an app with AndroidX

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Share your knowledge and help others by writing a blog post about your experience using AndroidX to build an app.

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Choose a topic for your blog post
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Career center

Learners who complete Creating High-quality UX with AndroidX will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Android Developer

Android Developers write code that runs on the Android operating system, which powers over 80% of the world's smartphones. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. If you're interested in a career as an Android Developer, this course can help you build the foundation you need to be successful.

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Front-End Developer

Front-End Developers specialize in the user-facing aspects of websites and applications, including the design and functionality of the interface. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Front-End Development in general.

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UX Designer

UX Designers create user interfaces that are both visually appealing and user-friendly. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on the technical side of UX Design, it provides valuable insights for those interested in the field.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the overall success of a product. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on the technical aspects of product management, it provides valuable insights for those interested in the field.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Software Engineering.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and create websites. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Web Development.

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Quantitative Analyst

Quantitative Analysts use mathematical and statistical models to analyze data. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Quantitative Analysis.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create documentation that explains complex technical concepts. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Technical Writing.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Project Management.

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User Experience Researcher

User Experience Researchers study how users interact with products and services. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in User Experience Research.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve business problems. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Data Science.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers build and maintain machine learning models. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Machine Learning Engineering.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Business Analysis.

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Statistician

Statisticians collect, analyze, and interpret data. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Statistics.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data. This course covers essential AndroidX libraries and teaches you how to implement core UI components like RecyclerView and CardView, as well as effective navigation patterns. While this course focuses on Android development, it provides a solid foundation for those interested in Data Analysis.

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