How do you start building modern Android applications? In this course, Getting Started with Android Development, you will gain the ability to build a simple Android application using current best practices. First, you will learn about the Android operating system, and how it powers millions of devices. Next, you will set up your Android development environment. You will then build a simple Android app making use of current best practices. Finally, you will explore where to go next in developing production-ready Android applications. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Android development needed to start building modern Android applications.
Author Name: Nate Ebel
Author Description:
Nate enjoys building great software and helping others do the same. He has been working with Android since 2012 across a variety of different domains: online education; mapping; creative apps; and even evolving mobile robots. During that time, Nate has been active in developer communities as a Google Developer Expert, a speaker, a blogger, an event organizer, and on YouTube. He enjoys giving back to the developer community and serving as a source of mentorship and information for new develop… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Saying Hello to Android
  7mins
• Building Your Android Toolbox
  15mins
• Creating Your First Android App
  17mins
• Building Your First Android App
  40mins
• Plotting the Path Forward
  13mins