13 Questions
Which component is not listed under Android UI elements?
Groups
In mobile application development, what is the purpose of the Toolbar?
To provide quick access to common actions
What type of layout is used to align views relative to each other?
Constraint Layout
Which of the following is NOT an Android widget?
Barriers
What feature does the APK Analyzer offer for Android packages?
Profiling insights
Which UI element is typically used for binary choices in an Android app?
Radio Buttons
What method in Android Activity Life Cycle is called when the activity is becoming visible to the user?
onStart()
How is an activity described in Android application development?
As a frame or window
Which method is called when the activity is no longer visible to the user in Android Activity Life Cycle?
onStop()
What tool is used to generate auto files in Android development by AAPT?
Android Asset Packaging Tool
In Android, which method is called before an activity is destroyed?
onDestroy()
What does an activity represent in the context of Android development?
A GUI screen
When is the onRestart() method called in Android Activity Life Cycle?
After activity stop and before start
Study Notes
Mobile Application Development Fundamentals
- Mobile Application Development covers the basics of mobile platforms and application development fundamentals
Introduction to App Development
- Mobile Interface Design Concepts and UI/UX Design
- Introduction to Android Operating System
- Main Components of Android Application
- Sensors and Media Handling in Android Applications
- Data Handling in Android Applications
- Android Application Testing and Security Aspects
Designing for Mobile
- Simplicity in design is key
- User's perspective is the main thing
- Making things simple doesn't mean it's created using simple technologies
- Complexity makes it unsustainable
User Types
- Experts: will explore the product, want never-seen technology, and spend time with the product
- Willing Adopters: already using similar products, not comfortable with new products
- Mainstreamers: majority, use technology to get the job done, only use a few key features
Emotional Needs
- Users want to achieve a lot and still feel in control
- They need to be able to capture a thousand items and not feel overwhelmed
UI and UX in Mobile Applications
- UI: what the user can see and interact with, it's not just the appearance, but how it works
- UX: about the value addition, ease of use, and helping to fulfill the user's needs
Design Thinking
- Read the article on Design Thinking
- Read more about the Double Diamond design thinking process
Android Studio
- Provides the fastest tools for building apps on every type of Android device
- Intelligent Code Editor, Flexible Build System, Real-time Profilers, Insightful APK Analyzer, Fast Emulator
Android UI Elements
- Text Buttons
- Labels
- Inputs
- Buttons
- Image Buttons
- Radio Buttons
- Toggle Buttons
- Switch
- Floating Action Buttons
- Widgets
- Layouts
- Containers
- Helpers
- View
- Web View
- Calendar
- Progress Bar
- Rating Bar
- Dividers
- Search View
- Constraint Layout
- Linear Layout
- Frame Layout
- Table Layout
- Spinner
- Recycler View
- Card View
- Toolbar
- Groups
- Barriers
- Flow
XML
- XML stands for extensible Markup Language
- Designed to store and transport data
- Does not do anything, someone must write a piece of software to send, receive, store, or display it
- xmlns attribute specifies the XML namespace for a document
Android Templates
- Android Studio provides the fastest tools for building apps on every type of Android device
Explore the lecture plan for a Mobile Application Development (MAD) course covering topics like Mobile Platforms, App Development fundamentals, UI/UX Design, Android Operating System, and Media Handling in Android Apps.
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