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Build a Simple App in Android Studio with Java
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Build a Simple App in Android Studio with Java

Taught in English

Ken Cotter

Instructor: Ken Cotter

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Beginner level

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120 minutes
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No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.4

(799 reviews)

What you'll learn

  • Android Development

  • Android Studio

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Guided Project

Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance

Beginner level

Recommended experience

120 minutes
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.4

(799 reviews)

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About this Guided Project

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Task 1: Introduction and Android Studio Project Creation

    ·        Introduction to the course.

    ·        Creation of a new project in Android Studio.

  2. Task 2: SDK Manager and AVD Manager

    ·       Download software development kits using SDK Manager

    ·       Create virtual device with AVD Manager

  3. Task 3: Create a user interface

    ·       Create a user interface with text and three buttons using xml and drag & drop.

  4. Task 4: Activate Widgets using Java

    ·       Create the Java elements necessary for our widgets.

    ·       Connect those elements to the relevant widgets in our user interface.

  5. Task 5: Give Widgets Functionality using Java

    ·       Fill in our methods with the actions we want to take place within our app based on what the user does. 

  6. Task 6: Build APK file and Test App using Appetize.io

    ·       Build an APK file for our app.

    ·       Upload the APK file to Appetize.io.

    ·       Test App on Appetize.io

Recommended experience

Familiarity with Java (methods, classes, imports).

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Ken Cotter
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  • Skill-based, hands-on learning

    Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.

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    Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.

  • No downloads or installation required

    Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.

  • Available only on desktop

    This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.

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