How to Code an Android App in Java
Grant Klimaytys, Software Engineer
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Lessons in This Class
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1. Introduction
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2. How to set up Android Studio and Android simulators
5:53 -
3. How to create a new Android project in Android Studio
2:53 -
4. How to configure the main screen of an Android app (activity_main.xml)
3:58 -
5. How to write Java code inside MainActivity.java
8:42 -
6. Bonus 1: How to add an alpha animation to an Android button
2:55 -
7. Bonus 2: How to debug an Android app
2:37 -
8. Class Project
0:47
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About This Class
*** Create Your First Android app! ***
Ever wanted to make apps but thought they were hard?
Good news, they're not! I will show you just how easy it can be!
No programming experience needed whatsoever!
Well, that's why I created this Android development course! No other course takes you from beginner (with no experience) to a full Android app. I will show you how to:
- Install Android Studio (and required extras)
- Setup the graphical look of your app
- Connect layout elements like buttons and Text Fields to your java codeÂ
- Code in Java within an Android activity
- Store items in Android Shared Preferences, making them accessible across app restarts
This course is for you if you:
- Are a beginner or novice to Android App development
- Want to understand Android apps in a short period of time
- Love proceeding at an awesomely brisk pace!
This course is not for you if:
You are an expert or intermediate developer
What software do you need?
Android Studio (free) which runs on PC / Mac / Linux
Do you need experience?
No. I assume you are a complete beginner to apps and development in general
Meet Your Teacher
My very first software program was the artificial intelligence brain of an underwater robot in the early 2000's, still the coolest project I have ever worked on!
Since then I have designed and built websites, software and apps using all manner of languages and frameworks. Javascript, Bootstrap, .Net, Python, PHP - you name it, I've probably used it.
These days I focus on building quality cross platform apps using Xamarin studio in C#, Xcode and Swift 2 and Android Studio.
If you're considering becoming a freelance developer then I can honestly say it is the best life in the world. You will have no boss, earn an hourly rate of $60 - $150 and take holiday whenever you want!
Of course you have to learn how to make good apps first, which brings me to my second pa... See full profile
Hands-on Class Project
I would like you to create a similar app to what is shown in the course. Please put your own spin on it.
As a reminder you will make:
- A simple, single screen Android app
- Java code to do something in code when a button is pressed
- Insert an animation to make it look good
Finally, upload your wonderful creation to the gallery!
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