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Android Fundamentals

Master the complete foundation of Android development from basic concepts to building production-ready applications

Beginner to IntermediateSelf-paced16 modules0 available lessons

Your path, one skill at a time.

Android Fundamentals provides a comprehensive foundation for Android app development. This roadmap covers core concepts, UI development, data management, background processing, testing, and deployment. Learn to build robust, user-friendly Android applications following modern development practices and Google's recommended architecture patterns.

What you’ll learn

  • Build complete Android applications from scratch
  • Understand Android architecture and app lifecycle
  • Create responsive and adaptive user interfaces
  • Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms
  • Handle background tasks and services
  • Integrate with device hardware and sensors
  • Test and debug Android applications effectively
  • Deploy apps to Google Play Store

THE CURRICULUM

Build your knowledge, step by step.

166 lessons across 16 modules. Lessons marked “Coming soon” aren’t available yet.

01MODULE 01Android Development Environment8 lessons · Self-paced

Set up development environment and understand Android ecosystem

  1. 01Android Studio Installation and SetupComing soon
  2. 02Android SDK and Development ToolsComing soon
  3. 03Creating Your First Android ProjectComing soon
  4. 04Android Virtual Device (AVD) SetupComing soon
  5. 05Project Structure and File OrganizationComing soon
  6. 06Gradle Build System BasicsComing soon
  7. 07Android Development Best PracticesComing soon
  8. 08Practice: Hello World AppComing soon
02MODULE 02Android Application Fundamentals11 lessons · Self-paced

Core concepts of Android apps and application components

  1. 01Android Application ArchitectureComing soon
  2. 02Application Components OverviewComing soon
  3. 03Activities and Activity LifecycleComing soon
  4. 04Fragments and Fragment LifecycleComing soon
  5. 05Services and Background ProcessingComing soon
  6. 06Broadcast ReceiversComing soon
  7. 07Content ProvidersComing soon
  8. 08Android Manifest FileComing soon
  9. 09Application Context and ResourcesComing soon
  10. 10Component Communication PatternsComing soon
  11. 11Practice: Multi-Activity ApplicationComing soon
03MODULE 03User Interface Basics12 lessons · Self-paced

Build user interfaces using Views, ViewGroups, and layouts

  1. 01View System OverviewComing soon
  2. 02Common UI ComponentsComing soon
  3. 03LinearLayout and RelativeLayoutComing soon
  4. 04ConstraintLayout Deep DiveComing soon
  5. 05ScrollView and Nested ScrollingComing soon
  6. 06Event Handling and Click ListenersComing soon
  7. 07Input Controls and FormsComing soon
  8. 08Styles and ThemesComing soon
  9. 09Drawable ResourcesComing soon
  10. 10Supporting Different Screen SizesComing soon
  11. 11Accessibility in UI DesignComing soon
  12. 12Practice: Calculator App UIComing soon
04MODULE 04Activity and Fragment Management11 lessons · Self-paced

Master activity and fragment lifecycles, navigation, and communication

  1. 01Activity Lifecycle Deep DiveComing soon
  2. 02Activity State ManagementComing soon
  3. 03Fragment Lifecycle and StatesComing soon
  4. 04Fragment TransactionsComing soon
  5. 05Communication Between ActivitiesComing soon
  6. 06Fragment Communication PatternsComing soon
  7. 07ViewPager with FragmentsComing soon
  8. 08Bottom Navigation with FragmentsComing soon
  9. 09Configuration Changes HandlingComing soon
  10. 10Lifecycle-Aware ComponentsComing soon
  11. 11Practice: Tab-Based Navigation AppComing soon
05MODULE 05Intents and Navigation10 lessons · Self-paced

Navigate between components and handle system interactions

  1. 01Intent Types and UsageComing soon
  2. 02Explicit vs Implicit IntentsComing soon
  3. 03Intent Extras and Data PassingComing soon
  4. 04Intent Filters and ResolutionComing soon
  5. 05Common System IntentsComing soon
  6. 06Activity Result APIComing soon
  7. 07PendingIntents and NotificationsComing soon
  8. 08Navigation Component IntroductionComing soon
  9. 09Deep Linking BasicsComing soon
  10. 10Practice: Multi-App IntegrationComing soon
06MODULE 06RecyclerView and Lists11 lessons · Self-paced

Display large datasets efficiently with RecyclerView

  1. 01RecyclerView ArchitectureComing soon
  2. 02ViewHolder PatternComing soon
  3. 03RecyclerView Adapter ImplementationComing soon
  4. 04LayoutManagers: Linear, Grid, StaggeredComing soon
  5. 05Item Decorations and SpacingComing soon
  6. 06Click Handling in RecyclerViewComing soon
  7. 07Multiple View TypesComing soon
  8. 08RecyclerView AnimationsComing soon
  9. 09DiffUtil for Efficient UpdatesComing soon
  10. 10RecyclerView Performance TipsComing soon
  11. 11Practice: Contact List AppComing soon
07MODULE 07Data Storage and Persistence12 lessons · Self-paced

Store and retrieve data using various Android storage options

  1. 01Android Storage Options OverviewComing soon
  2. 02SharedPreferences for Simple DataComing soon
  3. 03Internal and External StorageComing soon
  4. 04File I/O OperationsComing soon
  5. 05SQLite Database BasicsComing soon
  6. 06SQLiteOpenHelper ImplementationComing soon
  7. 07Room Database IntroductionComing soon
  8. 08Room Entities and DAOsComing soon
  9. 09Database MigrationsComing soon
  10. 10Content Provider ImplementationComing soon
  11. 11Data Storage Best PracticesComing soon
  12. 12Practice: Note-Taking App with DatabaseComing soon
08MODULE 08Networking and Web Services11 lessons · Self-paced

Connect to web services and handle network operations

  1. 01Android Networking OverviewComing soon
  2. 02HTTP Basics and REST APIsComing soon
  3. 03Network Permissions and SecurityComing soon
  4. 04OkHttp Client ImplementationComing soon
  5. 05Retrofit for API IntegrationComing soon
  6. 06JSON Parsing with GsonComing soon
  7. 07Image Loading with Picasso/GlideComing soon
  8. 08Network Error HandlingComing soon
  9. 09Offline Data CachingComing soon
  10. 10Network Security Best PracticesComing soon
  11. 11Practice: Weather App with APIComing soon
09MODULE 09Background Processing11 lessons · Self-paced

Handle background tasks, services, and asynchronous operations

  1. 01Background Processing OverviewComing soon
  2. 02AsyncTask (Legacy) and AlternativesComing soon
  3. 03Executors and Thread PoolsComing soon
  4. 04Handler and Looper MechanismComing soon
  5. 05Started ServicesComing soon
  6. 06Bound Services and AIDLComing soon
  7. 07IntentService and JobIntentServiceComing soon
  8. 08WorkManager for Background TasksComing soon
  9. 09Foreground ServicesComing soon
  10. 10Background Execution LimitsComing soon
  11. 11Practice: Background Data SyncComing soon
10MODULE 10Notifications and System Integration10 lessons · Self-paced

Create notifications and integrate with Android system features

  1. 01Notification System OverviewComing soon
  2. 02Creating Basic NotificationsComing soon
  3. 03Notification Channels and ImportanceComing soon
  4. 04Expandable and Action NotificationsComing soon
  5. 05Custom Notification LayoutsComing soon
  6. 06Push Notifications with FCMComing soon
  7. 07System UI IntegrationComing soon
  8. 08App Shortcuts and WidgetsComing soon
  9. 09Notification Best PracticesComing soon
  10. 10Practice: Notification-Rich AppComing soon
11MODULE 11Device Hardware and Sensors11 lessons · Self-paced

Access device capabilities like camera, GPS, and sensors

  1. 01Android Permissions SystemComing soon
  2. 02Runtime Permissions HandlingComing soon
  3. 03Camera API BasicsComing soon
  4. 04Location Services and GPSComing soon
  5. 05Sensor FrameworkComing soon
  6. 06Accelerometer and GyroscopeComing soon
  7. 07Media Recording and PlaybackComing soon
  8. 08Bluetooth and NFC BasicsComing soon
  9. 09Battery OptimizationComing soon
  10. 10Hardware Integration Best PracticesComing soon
  11. 11Practice: Sensor-Based AppComing soon
12MODULE 12Architecture Components11 lessons · Self-paced

Learn Android Architecture Components for robust app architecture

  1. 01Architecture Components OverviewComing soon
  2. 02ViewModel and ViewModelProviderComing soon
  3. 03LiveData and Observer PatternComing soon
  4. 04Data Binding BasicsComing soon
  5. 05Repository PatternComing soon
  6. 06Navigation ComponentComing soon
  7. 07Lifecycle-Aware Architecture ComponentsComing soon
  8. 08Paging LibraryComing soon
  9. 09MVVM Architecture PatternComing soon
  10. 10Architecture GuidelinesComing soon
  11. 11Practice: MVVM News AppComing soon
13MODULE 13Testing Android Applications9 lessons · Self-paced

Implement comprehensive testing strategies for Android apps

  1. 01Android Testing OverviewComing soon
  2. 02Unit Testing with JUnitComing soon
  3. 03Local Unit Tests vs Instrumented TestsComing soon
  4. 04Espresso UI TestingComing soon
  5. 05Testing with MockitoComing soon
  6. 06Testing ViewModels and LiveDataComing soon
  7. 07Database TestingComing soon
  8. 08Test Automation and CI/CDComing soon
  9. 09Practice: Comprehensive Test SuiteComing soon
14MODULE 14Debugging and Performance9 lessons · Self-paced

Debug applications and optimize performance

  1. 01Android Studio Debugging ToolsComing soon
  2. 02Logcat and Logging Best PracticesComing soon
  3. 03Memory Profiler and Leak DetectionComing soon
  4. 04CPU Profiler and Performance AnalysisComing soon
  5. 05Network ProfilerComing soon
  6. 06Layout Inspector and UI AnalysisComing soon
  7. 07App Performance OptimizationComing soon
  8. 08Crash Reporting and AnalyticsComing soon
  9. 09Practice: Performance OptimizationComing soon
15MODULE 15Material Design and UI Polish10 lessons · Self-paced

Implement Material Design principles and create polished UIs

  1. 01Material Design PrinciplesComing soon
  2. 02Material Components LibraryComing soon
  3. 03Floating Action Button and SnackbarComing soon
  4. 04App Bar and Toolbar CustomizationComing soon
  5. 05Navigation Drawer ImplementationComing soon
  6. 06Animations and TransitionsComing soon
  7. 07Dark Theme SupportComing soon
  8. 08Adaptive Icons and UIComing soon
  9. 09UI Design Best PracticesComing soon
  10. 10Practice: Material Design ShowcaseComing soon
16MODULE 16App Publishing and Distribution9 lessons · Self-paced

Prepare and publish apps to Google Play Store

  1. 01App Signing and SecurityComing soon
  2. 02Build Variants and FlavorsComing soon
  3. 03ProGuard and Code ObfuscationComing soon
  4. 04Google Play Console SetupComing soon
  5. 05Store Listing OptimizationComing soon
  6. 06App Bundle and Dynamic DeliveryComing soon
  7. 07Play Console AnalyticsComing soon
  8. 08App Updates and VersioningComing soon
  9. 09Final Project: Complete App PublicationComing soon