Android Basics Nanodegree Program

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Android Basics Nanodegree Program

The course Android Basics Nanodegree Program is an online class provided by Udacity. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

No programming experience? No Problem! Start developing Android apps today.

Course description

Android Basics Nanodegree Program
3 Months (10 hrs/week)

We built this curriculum with Google for aspiring Android developers who are new to programming to ensure that you get the real-world skills you need to know how to build and accelerate your journey towards becoming a professional Android Developer.
We built this curriculum with Google to ensure that you get the real-world skills you need to start building apps and accelerate your journey towards professional Android Development.
Students should be motivated to learn and be comfortable with basic computer skills like managing files, navigating the Internet and running programs. Additionally, they should have access to a computer that can run Android Studio.See detailed requirements.
Learn how to transform hand-drawn app designs into layouts using the XML markup language, and use Views and ViewGroups to display images and text.
Harness the power of Java to build a coffee-ordering app, use variables to add interactivity to your app, and learn the basics of object-oriented programming.
Learn how to show multiple screens, and add audio and images to an app. Learn how Android handles touch events, and make visual changes to add polish to your app.
Discover the power of Web APIs and how to use them, and learn the basics of networking in Android, including HTTP networking, JSON parsing, and threads.
Students must have access to a computer that meets the basic requirements for installing Android Studio.
Students must have access to a computer that meets the basic requirements for installing Android Studio.

Android Basics: User Interface
Learn how to transform hand-drawn app designs into layouts using the XML markup language, and use Views and ViewGroups to display images and text.
Build a Single Screen App
Android Basics: User Input
Harness the power of Java to build a coffee-ordering app, use variables to add interactivity to your app, and learn the basics of object-oriented programming.
Score Keeper App
Quiz App
Android Basics: Multi-Screen Apps
Learn how to show multiple screens, and add audio and images to an app. Learn how Android handles touch events, and make visual changes to add polish to your app.
Musical Structure App
Tour Guide App
Android Basics: Networking
Discover the power of Web APIs and how to use them, and learn the basics of networking in Android, including HTTP networking, JSON parsing, and threads.
News App
Students should be motivated to learn and be comfortable with basic computer skills like managing files, navigating the Internet and running programs. Additionally, they should have access to a computer that can run Android Studio.

Want to develop Android apps, but don’t know where to start? In this Nanodegree program, we’ll show you the way. We developed this curriculum with Google for true beginners interested in developing apps for the next billion Android users.
Android dominates the market of mobile operating systems, with over 80 percent of the global market share. If you want to develop Android apps, but have no prior programming experience, this is the program for you.
We built this program with Google for true beginners who want to get started building Android apps right away. This program will teach you how to build apps through six (6) hands-on projects, and will also provide you with Java programming foundations.
If you want to build Android apps and learn Java programming basics, and have no prior programming experience, this is the right program for you!

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Prerequisites & Facts

Android Basics Nanodegree Program

Course Topic

Android, Computer Science

University, College, Institution

Udacity

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Android Basics Nanodegree Program

To obtain a verified certificate from Udacity you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate (399 USD) or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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