Java For Android

Curriculum

Introduction to Programming

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What is Programming?
About Java

Java 101

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Variables and data types
Basic operators
Relational operators & logical operators
Logical statements I : if statement
For, while, and do while loops
Methods/functions
Logical statements II : switch statement
Handling exceptions
Task : Hacker rank problems solutions

OOP 101

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Classes
Objects/instances
Basic access modifiers
Constructor
Multiple constructors
Inheritance
Overloading VS overriding
Dealing with multiple java files
Task: Implement the OOP principle, inheritance, on cars example

Another chunk of Java

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Data structures overview
Arrays
Array lists
Hashmaps
Task: Create an int array and fill it with a random set of numbers

Another chunk of OOP

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Polymorphism
Abstraction
Encapsulation
Task: Abstraction, Polymorphism, Encapsulation

Say Hi to Android Studio

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Download and set up Android Studio and required tool
Introducing Android Studio Environment
Android Project Structure
Running your application on your phone
Running your application on the emulator
Generating an APK file
What is a View?
Some elementary views and properties: TextView, EditText, Button

Take a little breath

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Android Versions & APIs
What is Gradle?
View Groups
Task: Design simple screens

Master the Constraint Layout

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Why is it preferred?
How does it work (Relative positioning)
Center positioning + vertical and horizontal bias
Circular positioning
Guidelines
Task: Use constraint layout to design complex screens

Take a dive in activities

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Activities & Lifecycles
Log Classes
Navigating between activities
Passing data between activities
Models
Passing objects of custom classes between activities
Sending data to another application
Receiving data from another application
Explicit Intents VS Implicit Intents
Task: Make an application with 2 activities

Understanding and Implementing RecyclerView

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What is a RecyclerView and how does it work?
Take a look at the old ListView. Why was ListViews replaced?
How to guide: RecyclerView
Using interfaces for implementing RecyclerView’s on Click Listeners
Dialogs in Android & Alert Dialogs
Task: Create an app with a list of marvel characters using recycler view

Advanced topics

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Generics
Threading and concurrency
Exceptions under the hood
“This” and “Super” keywords

Agile Methodology

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Why Agile? (6:56)
Agile Manifesto (7:52)
Agile Principles - Part 1 (9:33)
Agile Principles - Part 2 (14:36)
Agile Practices (6:24)
Self Organized Teams (5:11)
Time Boxing (2:12)
What is Scrum? (5:53)
Scrum Life Cycle (5:53)
Product Backlog & Definition of Done (6:14)
Relative Estimation (8:16)
Sprint Planning (11:44)
Daily Scrum Meeting (5:50)
Task Board (5:23)
Burn Down Charts (7:18)
Sprint Review/Validation Meeting (10:53)
Sprint Retrospective (9:53)
Agile/Scrum Challenges (10:18)
Agile Materials