Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development (Coursera)

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Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development (Coursera)

This course is an ideal stepping stone if you want to become a mobile developer. We’ll introduce you to this career path and give you a high-level overview of programming and the tools needed to develop Android applications.

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Explore the Android Studio and the fundamental concepts of Android app development. Learn about operating systems and different platforms for creating mobile apps. You’ll conclude your introduction to Android application development by building out each aspect of a guided project.

This course is part of the Meta Android Developer Professional Certificate.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Introduction to Mobile Application Development
In this module, you will learn the general principles of mobile apps and the Android platform ecosystem.

WEEK 2
Emulation and Development
In this module, you will set up and explore the Android Studio environment.

WEEK 3
Building the app
In this module, you will explore how to create a video player app in Android Studio, from project planning to project launch.

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