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Junior Android Developer

Your journey to becoming a professional Android Developer starts here. This roadmap covers all the essential skills required to land your first Android development job, from Kotlin basics to building real-world applications.

BeginnerSelf-paced4 modules22 available lessons

Your path, one skill at a time.

This roadmap is designed for complete beginners or those with some programming knowledge who want to specialize in Android development. You will start with the basics of Kotlin, move on to building user interfaces with XML and Jetpack Compose, understand Android lifecycle, data persistence, and networking, and finally learn how to publish your apps.

What you’ll learn

  • Proficiency in Kotlin programming language
  • Ability to build Android apps using Jetpack Compose and XML
  • Understanding of Android Architecture Components
  • Skills to fetch data from APIs and store data locally
  • Knowledge of Git and version control
  • A portfolio of apps to show potential employers

THE CURRICULUM

Build your knowledge, step by step.

22 lessons across 4 modules. Open a module to explore its lessons and practical work.

01MODULE 01Programming Fundamentals & Kotlin6 lessons · Self-paced

Master the language of Android. Variables, control flow, functions, and OOP.

  1. 01Introduction to Programming & Kotlin30 min
  2. 02Variables, Types, and Operators45 min
  3. 03Control Flow (if, when, loops)40 min
  4. 04Functions and Lambdas50 min
  5. 05Object-Oriented Programming (Classes, Inheritance)60 min
  6. 06Collections and Standard Library30 min
02MODULE 02Android Basics & UI (Jetpack Compose)6 lessons · Self-paced

Building your first screens. Composable functions, layouts, and state.

  1. 01Setting up Android Studio20 min
  2. 02Your First App: Hello World25 min
  3. 03Introduction to Jetpack Compose40 min
  4. 04Layouts in Compose (Row, Column, Box)45 min
  5. 05State Management in Compose50 min
  6. 06Lists and Grids (LazyColumn, LazyRow)40 min
03MODULE 03Architecture & Data6 lessons · Self-paced

Structuring apps properly. MVVM, Navigation, and Room Database.

  1. 01Activity Lifecycle20 min
  2. 02MVVM Architecture Pattern40 min
  3. 03Navigation Component (Compose)45 min
  4. 04Room Database Fundamentals50 min
  5. 05Networking with Retrofit55 min
  6. 06Coroutines Basics40 min
04MODULE 04Professional Skills4 lessons · Self-paced

Git, Debugging, and Publishing. The tools you need on the job.

  1. 01Git Basics for Developers35 min
  2. 02Debugging in Android Studio30 min
  3. 03Preparing for Release25 min
  4. 04Publishing to Google Play Store30 min