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Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

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Course Summary

Learn how to develop Android applications with this comprehensive course that covers everything from the basics of Java programming to advanced topics like Android UI design and database integration.

Key Learning Points

Develop a strong foundation in Java programming
Learn how to create effective user interfaces for Android apps
Master database integration and data persistence in Android apps

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Android Developer
- USA: $87,000
- India: ₹6,50,000
- Spain: €30,000
Mobile Application Developer
- USA: $78,000
- India: ₹5,50,000
- Spain: €28,000
Software Engineer
- USA: $90,000
- India: ₹7,00,000
- Spain: €32,000

Learning Outcomes

Develop a strong foundation in Java programming
Create effective user interfaces for Android apps
Master database integration and data persistence in Android apps

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of programming concepts
Access to a computer with Android Studio installed

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Hands-on projects and quizzes

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Description

This 4 week MOOC builds upon the core Android app components and concurrency frameworks covered in Course 2 by focusing on started and bound services, local inter-process communication (IPC), and content providers. Case study apps will be examined from multiple perspectives to learn how to program these app components using Android's material design paradigm. Students will work incrementally on a hands-on project involving a material design-based RSS reader app. 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 3 Overview
Module Introduction
MOOC Contents, Organization, and Learning Strategies (Part 1)
MOOC Contents, Organization, and Learning Strategies (Part 2)
Overview of Layered Architectures
Primary and Secondary Storage Mechanisms
Kernel IPC and Processing Mechanisms
Android Kernel Extensions
An Introduction to Key Concepts
Android Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)
Android Runtime: Execution Environments
Android Runtime: Core and Native Libraries
Overview of Object-Oriented Frameworks
Service Frameworks and Packaged Apps
Responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and PDF Versions of Slides
Module 1 - Overview of the Android App Components

Android Started and Bound Services
Module Introduction
Overview of Android Services (Part 1)
Overview of Android Services (Part 2)
Overview to Android Services (Part 3)
Service Lifecycle Operations (Part 1)
Service Lifecycle Operations (Part 2)
Service Lifecycle Operations (Part 3)
The IntentService Framework
Service Deployment and Communication Models
Case Study: PingPongReceiverService App
Module 2 - Started and Bound Services

Android Local Inter-Process Communication (IPC)
Module Introduction
Overview of Android Local Inter-Process Communication (IPC) (Part 1)
Overview of Android Local Inter-Process Communication (IPC) (Part 2)
Service and Activity Communication Via Android Messengers (Part 1)
Service and Activity Communication Via Android Messengers (Part 2)
Programming Started Services with Intents & Messengers (Part 1)
Programming Started Services with Intents & Messengers (Part 2)
Programming Started Services with Intents & Messengers (Part 3)
Programming Started Services with Intents & Messengers (Part 4)
Programming Bound Services with Messengers (Part 1)
Programming Bound Services with Messengers (Part 2)
Programming Bound Services with Messengers (Part 3)
Programming Bound Services with Messengers (Part 4)
Module 3 - Android: Local Inter-Process Communication (IPC)

Android Content Providers
Module Introduction
Overview of Content Providers & Content Resolvers (Part 1)
Overview of Content Providers & Content Resolvers (Part 2)
Overview of SQLite (Part 1)
Overview of SQLite (Part 2)
Developing a Content Provider (Part 1)
Developing a Content Provider (Part 2)
Case Study: The HobbitContentProvider App (Part 1)
Case Study: The HobbitContentProvider App (Part 2)
Case Study: The HobbitContentProvider App (Part 3)
Module 4 - Android Content Providers

Summary of User Reviews

Learn how to develop Android apps with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its practical approach to teaching, and the overall rating is highly positive. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the hands-on experience provided by the course.