Android - Other Course

Introduction to Android

• Overview of Android and Android SDK

• History of Android

• Android features

Android Architecture overview

• Introduction to OS layers

1. Linux kernel

2. Libraries

3. Application framework

4. Android Runtime

Android Application Fundamentals

• Android application building blocks

• Shutting down components

• Activating components

• Lifecycle of Application

• Lifecycle of Activity

• Development tools, Manifest File

Setup of Android Development environment

• System requirements

• Eclipse and SDK installation, AVD creation

• Creating first Android application

• Project Structure

Main Building Blocks

• Activity

• Services

• Intents

• Broadcast Receivers

• Content Providers

User Interface

• View Hierarchy and Layouts

• Building Menus

• Notifying users

• UI Events

• Graphics & Animations

• Creating dialogs

Resources

• Overview of Android Resources

• Creating Resources

• Using Resources

• Animation Resources

• Draw able Resources

Data Storage

• Shared Preferences

• SQLite Databases

• External Storage(SD Card)

• Internal Storage (Files)

Android Media API

• Media recording

• Playing audio/video

Deploying Android Application on Device
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Telephony Manager
Camera
Google Maps
Location Services