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Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

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Course Summary

This course teaches you how to build Android applications from scratch using Java and Kotlin programming languages. By the end of the course, you will have built multiple fully-functioning Android apps.

Key Learning Points

Build Android apps using Java and Kotlin programming languages
Understand the Android app development process, including UI design and database integration
Learn how to publish your app on the Google Play Store

Learning Outcomes

Build multiple fully-functioning Android apps using Java and Kotlin
Understand the Android app development process from start to finish
Publish your app on the Google Play Store

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of programming concepts
Access to an Android device or emulator

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

This 4 week MOOC builds upon the overview of Java and Android covered in Course 1 by delving deeper into core Android app components, such as intents, activities, and broadcast receivers. You will learn by example how to program these core Android components together with Android concurrency frameworks and basic Java file I/O classes (such as File and InputStream) and Android storage mechanisms (such as Shared Preferences). You'll also learn how to use the Git source code management system. Throughout this MOOC you'll work incrementally on a project involving downloading, storing, and display images from remote websites. Each week you will add additional capabilities to the project, based on material covered in the lecture videos. You'll spend roughly 4 hours per week watching video lectures, taking quizzes, and programming assignments with Java and Android.

Outline

MOOC Overview
MOOC 2 Overview
Module 1 Introduction
MOOC Contents, Organization, and Learning Strategies (Part 1)
MOOC Contents, Organization, and Learning Strategies (Part 2)
Overview of Android (Part 1):Hardware & OS Kernel
Overview of Android (Part 2):Middleware Infrastructure
Overview of Android (Part 3): Application Framework & Apps
Responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and PDF Versions of Slides
Module 1 Quiz

Introduction to Git
Git Module Introduction
Git Introduction
Git Basics
Working With Remote Repositories
Git Merge Conflicts
Git in Android Studio
Git Module Outro
Git Branching
Git Module Quiz

Android Intents
Introduction to the Module on Android Intents
Overview of Android Intents (Part 1)
Overview of Android Intents (Part 2)
Elements of an Android Intent (Part 1)
Elements of an Android Intent (Part 2)
Android Intent Resolution and Filtering (Part 1)
Android Intent Resolution and Filtering (Part 2)
Concurrent Programming with Android Intents
MapLocation App Case Study
How to Peer Evaluate an Android Assignment (Optional)
Module 3 Quiz

Android Activities
Introduction to the Module on Android Activities
Introduction to Android Activities (Part 1)
Introduction to Android Activities (Part 2)
Activity Lifecycle Operations (Part 1)
Activity Lifecycle Operations (Part 2)
Activity Lifecycle Operations (Part 3)
Managing Multiple Activities and Task
Concurrent Programming with Android Activities (Part 1)
Concurrent Programming with Android Activities (Part 2)
Case Study: ImageDownloader App (Part 1)
Case Study: ImageDownloader App (Part 2)
Case Study: ImageDownloader App (Part 3)
Module 4 Quiz

Android Broadcast Receivers
Module Introduction
Introduction to Android Broadcast Receivers (Part 1)
Introduction to Android Broadcast Receivers (Part 2)
Registering, Implementing, & Invoking Broadcast Receivers (Part 1)
Registering, Implementing, & Invoking Broadcast Receivers (Part 2)
Registering, Implementing, & Invoking Broadcast Receivers (Part 3)
Android Broadcast Receiver Security
Case Study: ImageDownloader Broadcast Receiver Apps (Part 1)
Case Study: ImageDownloader Broadcast Receiver Apps (Part 2)
Module 5 Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

The Android App Development course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. The course is highly recommended for beginners who want to learn how to build Android apps. One key aspect that many users appreciated was the practical approach of the course, which allowed them to build real-world apps. However, some users pointed out that the course could be more challenging and cover more advanced topics.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach to learning Android app development

Pros from User Reviews

Great for beginners
Hands-on approach to learning
Provides practical knowledge and skills
Instructors are knowledgeable and helpful
Course content is well-organized

Cons from User Reviews

Not challenging enough for advanced learners
Some users found the pace of the course too slow
Limited coverage of advanced topics
Assignments and quizzes can be repetitive
Lack of interaction with other students

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Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

You'll also learn how to use the Git source code management system. Throughout this MOOC you'll work incrementally on a project involving downloading, storing, and display images from remote websites....

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