Module 1 of 3 in Android User Interface Development

Anatomy of an Android App

Sep 10 2024, Kotlin 1.9.23, Android 14, Android Studio Iguana
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This module provides an overview of the Android project structure as well as some fundamental aspects of working with the SDK. By the end of this module, the student will be familiar with Android Studio. They will able to understand the different measurement unit types available in Android, add resource files to an Android App, and configure the Android App Manifest. By Fuad Kamal.

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Beginner level
EST TIME TO COMPLETE
2 hrs, 18 mins
CONTENT
4 lessons
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Module outcomes

  • Understand the different measurement unit types available in Android
  • Add resource files to an Android App
  • Configure the Android App Manifest

Covered concepts

  • Resource files such as colors.xml, strings.xml, and dimens.xml
  • Adding images to Android projects
  • A tour of the Android Manifest file
  • Leveraging Logcat

Module content

1
Understand Android Project Structure Lesson (34 mins)

This lesson will teach the project structure of an Android app.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Your First Android Project Reading · 12 mins
Demo Video · 20 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Basics of Android Project Structure 6 questions
2
Use Android Resources Lesson (37 mins)

This lesson will introduce the different types of Android resource files.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Your First Android Project Reading · 9 mins
Demo Video · 27 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Use Android Resources 6 questions
3
Explore the Android Manifest Lesson (38 mins)

In this lesson you’ll explore the Android Manifest file, it’s essential role as the starting point for any Android app. You’ll learn about the various parts and tag types used in the manifest.

 Start
Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
The App Manifest Reading · 20 mins
Demo Video · 16 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Explore Android Manifest 6 questions
4
Leverage Logcat Lesson (30 mins)

In this lesson you’ll explore the Logcat pane in Android Studio and how to use Logcat to help debug your apps.

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Debugging with Android Studio's Logcat 🐛😼 • Start Reading · 1 min
A Tour of Logcat Reading · 20 mins
Demo Video · 8 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Leverage Logcat 6 questions

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