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Android

Working with ExoPlayer 2

Gitanjal Bhattacharya

This course teaches you how to use ExoPlayer to play video and audio files from different sources, create dynamic playlists, play adaptive streams, download media files for offline playback, and customize the player UI as per your need.

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This course teaches you how to use ExoPlayer to play video and audio files from different sources, create dynamic playlists, play adaptive streams, download media files for offline playback, and customize the player UI as per your need.

"Whether to use ExoPlayer or Android's MediaPlayer APIs?" - this question often comes to a developer's mind while creating a media player app for Android. In this course, Android: Working with ExoPlayer 2 you will find the answer to this question. You will learn how to create a fully-featured media player app for Android using ExoPlayer. First, you will learn how to play regular media and adaptive streams. Next, you will implement a solid client-server architecture for audio playback. Finally, you will explore how to add support for offline media playback. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of ExoPlayer needed to create a complete media player app for Android.

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Provides a systematic walkthrough to build your own media player app in Android using ExoPlayer
Builds fundamental and core skills in using Android's ExoPlayer to implement media playback functionality
Covers a comprehensive range of topics, including playing video and audio, creating dynamic playlists, downloading media files, and customizing the player UI
Emphasizes both practical implementation and understanding of ExoPlayer's capabilities
Guided by Gitanjal Bhattacharya, a seasoned instructor in media technology

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Android exoplayer 2: practical media development

According to learners, this course provides a strong foundation in ExoPlayer 2, ideal for Android developers seeking to integrate robust media playback. Students particularly commend the instructor's clear explanations and the course's practical, hands-on demos, which are instrumental in understanding complex concepts like adaptive streams and offline playback. While a few older reviews suggest some content might feel outdated with newer Android versions, the core principles and well-structured lectures remain highly valuable. Learners appreciate the course for enabling them to confidently build fully-featured media player apps, although some express a desire for more advanced coverage on UI customization and error handling.
Builds a solid base for complex media features in Android apps.
"This course is fantastic for understanding ExoPlayer 2 from the ground up. It's a great practical guide."
"As an Android developer, I needed to integrate a robust media player, and this course delivered. Highly recommended."
"I can now confidently implement complex media features in my app. This is exactly what I needed."
"This course provided a good foundation for ExoPlayer 2, covering the core concepts thoroughly."
Instructor's explanations are clear and demos are very helpful.
"I struggled with ExoPlayer documentation, and this course made it so simple. The demos are perfectly aligned with the explanations."
"The instructor explains complex concepts clearly and the hands-on demos are extremely helpful."
"The instructor's pacing is perfect, and the code examples are clean and easy to follow."
"I found the instructor to be knowledgeable and the course very useful for getting a handle on ExoPlayer basics."
Some material may require adaptation for newer Android versions.
"The course covers the basics but feels a bit dated in some areas, especially with newer versions of Android and ExoPlayer updates."
"I had to do a lot of external research to adapt the code to current best practices, which was a bit time-consuming."
"Some parts of the code were a little tricky to get working with the latest Android Studio versions. It seems like it could use an update."
Good for beginners, but advanced topics could be expanded.
"I felt some parts, especially around UI customization, could have gone into more depth for advanced users."
"My only minor gripe is that some explanations felt a bit rushed towards the end, and error handling wasn't as thoroughly covered as I'd hoped."
"I wish there were more advanced topics or challenges, but for a beginner/intermediate course, it's quite comprehensive."
"Some areas, like custom controls, could be expanded. Overall, it's still worth the time for core understanding."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Android: Working with ExoPlayer 2 with these activities:
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  • Go through your notes, assignments, and quizzes from previous courses or projects related to ExoPlayer.
  • Review the official ExoPlayer documentation, sample apps, and GitHub repository.
  • Set up a simple ExoPlayer project in Android Studio and play a video or audio file.
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Learners who complete Android: Working with ExoPlayer 2 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Android Developer
Android Developers create mobile applications for Android-powered devices. As an Android Developer, you will be tasked with creating apps that allow users to interact with their devices in various ways. This may mean developing apps that play media, retrieve information from the web, or allow users to access media files. This course covers the use of ExoPlayer, a media player library for Android, which may be beneficial for Android Developers who wish to create apps that play media.
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Software Engineer
Software Engineers work closely with other engineers to design, develop, and test software applications. They ensure that the software is efficient, reliable, and meets the needs of the users. As a Software Engineer, you will often be tasked with working on large-scale projects that involve the development of media playback functionality. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Software Engineers who wish to learn more about developing media playback functionality in Android applications.
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Computer Programmer
Computer Programmers write, modify, and test computer code. They ensure that the code is efficient, reliable, and meets the needs of the users. As a Computer Programmer, you will often be tasked with working on large-scale projects that involve the development of media playback functionality. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Computer Programmers who wish to learn more about developing media playback functionality in Android applications.
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Web Developer
Web Developers use programming languages and software tools to create and maintain websites. As a Web Developer, you will often be tasked with working on websites that involve the use of media playback functionality. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Web Developers who wish to learn more about developing media playback functionality in web applications.
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Data Analyst
Data Analysts collect, organize, and analyze data. They use this data to identify trends and patterns, and to help businesses make better decisions. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Data Analysts who wish to learn more about using ExoPlayer to analyze video and audio data.
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Product Manager
Product Managers work with engineers and designers to create and launch new products. They are responsible for defining the product vision, and for ensuring that the product meets the needs of the users. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Product Managers who wish to learn more about how to develop media playback functionality into new products.
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Business Analyst
Business Analysts work with businesses to identify and solve problems. They use data analysis and problem-solving skills to help businesses improve their operations. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Business Analysts who wish to learn more about how to use ExoPlayer to solve business problems.
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Project Manager
Project Managers plan, organize, and execute projects. They are responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Project Managers who wish to learn more about how to use ExoPlayer in their projects.
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Technical Writer
Technical Writers create documentation for technical products. They work closely with engineers and other technical staff to ensure that the documentation is accurate and easy to understand. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Technical Writers who wish to learn more about how to document media playback functionality.
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UX Designer
UX Designers create the user experience for websites and applications. They work closely with engineers and other designers to ensure that the user interface is intuitive and easy to use. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for UX Designers who wish to learn more about how to design media playback functionality.
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UI Designer
UI Designers create the visual design for websites and applications. They work closely with engineers and other designers to ensure that the user interface is visually appealing and consistent with the brand identity. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for UI Designers who wish to learn more about how to design media playback functionality.
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Multimedia Artist
Multimedia Artists create visual and audio content for a variety of media, including websites, applications, and games. As a Multimedia Artist, you will be tasked with creating media assets that are visually appealing and engaging. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Multimedia Artists who wish to learn more about how to use ExoPlayer to create media assets for use in their projects.
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Animator
Animators create animations for a variety of media, including websites, applications, and games. As an Animator, you will be tasked with creating animations that are visually appealing and engaging. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Animators who wish to learn more about how to use ExoPlayer to create animations for use in their projects.
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Video Editor
Video Editors create and edit videos for a variety of media, including websites, applications, and games. As a Video Editor, you will be tasked with creating videos that are visually appealing and engaging. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Video Editors who wish to learn more about how to use ExoPlayer to create videos for use in their projects.
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Audio Engineer
Audio Engineers create and edit audio for a variety of media, including websites, applications, and games. As an Audio Engineer, you will be tasked with creating audio that is clear and engaging. This course on ExoPlayer may be beneficial for Audio Engineers who wish to learn more about how to use ExoPlayer to create audio for use in their projects.
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Read about what's good
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and possible dealbreakers
Provides a systematic walkthrough to build your own media player app in Android using ExoPlayer
Builds fundamental and core skills in using Android's ExoPlayer to implement media playback functionality
Covers a comprehensive range of topics, including playing video and audio, creating dynamic playlists, downloading media files, and customizing the player UI
Emphasizes both practical implementation and understanding of ExoPlayer's capabilities
Guided by Gitanjal Bhattacharya, a seasoned instructor in media technology
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