Android App Development For Beginners: A Step-By-Step Practical Guide to Programming Android Applications With Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Android Studio (Code With Nathan)

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Android App Development For Beginners will teach you how to create extensible Android applications using Kotlin and its supporting libraries, such as Jetpack Compose and Room, even if you have no experience.

Save time and learn up to 3x faster with a structured approach designed for beginners.

Instead of connecting incomplete tutorials from multiple sources, you’ll gain a clear, step-by-step path to mastering Android development. Each chapter breaks down complex topics into plain, easy-to-understand language with practical examples to ensure you learn by doing.

By the end of the book, you’ll have built a working Android app from scratch, gaining hands-on experience with modern Android development.

What You’ll Learn

Kotlin Basics: Master the core features of the Kotlin programming language.Android Studio Essentials: Understand how to use Android Studio for Android development.Jetpack Compose: Learn how to design beautiful, declarative interfaces using Jetpack Compose.Jetpack Room: Store and manage app data efficiently using Room, the database management library for Android.Coil: Access the Android gallery and load images using Coil.Jetpack Glance: Create intuitive and useful widgets for your Android app using Glance library.Real-World Techniques: Apply the latest techniques and best practices for Android development.

Who is this for?

Aspiring Android developers wanting a solid foundation in Kotlin and Android app development.Kotlin beginners looking to dive into mobile development.Anyone who wants to become a confident Android developer using Kotlin.

This book is designed to be accessible, engaging, and easy to follow. You’ll learn through real-world projects and practical examples, making complex concepts simpler and more enjoyable.

Each chapter introduces essential knowledge, and we dive into building projects as soon as you’re equipped with the basics.

Book Content

Here’s what we will cover inside the book:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Kotlin
Chapter 2: Kotlin Basic Data Types and Operators
Chapter 3: Control Flow in Kotlin
Chapter 4: Kotlin Collections
Chapter 5: Kotlin Function and Lambda
Chapter 6: Kotlin Objects and Classes
Chapter 7: Data Class, Abstract Class, and Interface
Chapter 8: Enum, Scope Functions, and Coroutines
Chapter 9: Introduction to Android Development
Chapter 10: Your First Android Application
Chapter 11: Learning Jetpack Compose Composables and Modifiers
Chapter 12: Android Compose Navigation Library
Chapter 13: Managing and Storing Data With Room
Chapter 14: Edit, Delete, and Search Task Data
Chapter 15: Adding Due Date, Filter, and Sort Task DataData
Chapter 16: Accessing Image Gallery and Scoped Storage
Chapter 17: Creating Application Widget With Glance
Chapter 18: Optimizing Android App With Dependency Injection
Chapter 19: Publishing to Google Play Store

We focus only on the essentials and immediately start a project once we cover the basic Kotlin knowledge.

You will see how Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Room, and various Android libraries are used to create a dynamic and extensible Android application.

Requirements

No prior experience with Android development is required. This book introduces you to everything you need, from the Kotlin language to Jetpack Compose and beyond.

Accelerate Your Coding Journey

Stop wasting time on scattered resources and incomplete tutorials. Instead, use this book and gain the Android app development knowledge you need to excel today.

I promise you this: You will know how to develop Android applications using Kotlin with confidence.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DN5ST6W1
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 267 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8346933182
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.61 x 9.25 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Code With Nathan
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