Android Development with Jetpack Compose Syllabus

 

Android Development with Jetpack Compose Syllabus

1. Introduction to Android Development and Jetpack Compose

• 1.1 Overview of Android Development
  • History, evolution, and importance of Android.
  • Android versions and their key features.
• 1.2 Introduction to Jetpack Compose
  • What is Jetpack Compose, and why use it?
  • Differences between traditional Android views and Compose.
  • Setting up Android Studio for Jetpack Compose projects.

2. Kotlin Basics (Optional for Those Already Proficient)

• 2.1 Kotlin Essentials
  • Variables, data types, and operators.
  • Conditionals, loops, functions, and classes.
• 2.2 Functions and Lambdas
  • Understanding function structures and lambda expressions.
• 2.3 Object-Oriented Programming in Kotlin
  • Basics of OOP: inheritance, interfaces, and polymorphism.

3. Jetpack Compose Fundamentals

• 3.1 Compose Project Structure
  • Setting up a Compose project.
  • Key files and directories in a Compose-based project.
• 3.2 Composable Functions
  • Understanding @Composable annotation.
  • Building basic UI components: Text, Button, Image.
• 3.3 State Management in Compose
  • remember and mutableStateOf for managing state.
  • Understanding State hoisting and ViewModel integration.

4. Building Layouts with Compose

• 4.1 Row and Column
  • Using Row and Column composables to structure the UI.
  • Alignment, arrangement, and spacing.
• 4.2 Box and ConstraintLayout
  • Using Box for overlaying elements.
  • ConstraintLayout for more complex layouts in Compose.
• 4.3 Lazy Components (LazyColumn, LazyRow)
  • Creating lists with LazyColumn and grids with LazyRow.
  • Understanding Recycler-like behavior with Compose.

5. Handling User Input and Events

• 5.1 Input Composables
  • TextField, Button, Checkbox, Slider, etc.
• 5.2 Gesture Handling
  • Implementing gestures like tap, long press, and drag.
• 5.3 Navigation in Compose
  • Navigating between screens with NavHost and NavController.
  • Passing arguments between destinations.

6. Styling and Theming

• 6.1 Material Design in Compose
  • Applying Material themes and understanding theming principles.
  • Using pre-built Material components like Scaffold, Card, FAB, etc.
• 6.2 Customizing Themes
  • Creating custom colors, typography, and shapes.
  • Managing themes dynamically.
• 6.3 Animations in Compose
  • Using animate* APIs for smooth transitions.
  • Basic animations like fade, slide, and scale.

7. State Management and Architecture

• 7.1 State Management with ViewModel
  • Integrating ViewModel with Jetpack Compose.
  • Using LiveData and StateFlow with Compose.
• 7.2 Using ViewModel with Compose
  • Creating reactive UI with collectAsState and observeAsState.
• 7.3 Dependency Injection (Dagger Hilt)
  • Using Hilt to manage dependencies across the app.
  • Injecting ViewModel instances and other dependencies in Compose.

8. Data Handling and Persistence

• 8.1 Working with Local Data
  • Using Room database with Compose.
  • CRUD operations and state updates with Room and ViewModel.
• 8.2 Networking with Retrofit
  • Making API calls with Retrofit and managing responses.
  • Displaying data in the UI with proper state management.

9. Background Tasks and WorkManager

• 9.1 Asynchronous Operations in Compose
  • Using Coroutines for asynchronous tasks.
  • Basics of Kotlin coroutines and managing lifecycle with Compose.
• 9.2 Scheduling Background Tasks
  • Implementing WorkManager for scheduled background tasks.
• 9.3 Handling Lifecycle Events in Compose
  • Understanding Compose’s lifecycle and how it differs from View-based UI.

10. Testing in Jetpack Compose

• 10.1 Unit Testing in Compose
  • Writing unit tests for ViewModel and business logic.
• 10.2 UI Testing with Compose Test
  • Testing Compose UI with ComposeTestRule.
  • Automated UI tests using Espresso with Compose integration.

11. Publishing and Optimizing Your App

• 11.1 App Optimization
  • Improving performance and minimizing memory usage.
  • Profiling and debugging tools in Android Studio.
• 11.2 Preparing for Release
  • Code cleanup and preparing a release build.
  • Signing the app and generating APK/AAB files.
• 11.3 Publishing to Google Play
  • Creating a Play Store listing, handling permissions, and submitting for review.
  • Strategies for app maintenance and updates.

12. Advanced Topics (Optional)

• 12.1 Jetpack Compose for Wear OS and Desktop
  • Using Compose for Wear OS apps and understanding platform differences.
• 12.2 Jetpack Compose and Firebase
  • Firebase integration for real-time updates and cloud storage.
• 12.3 Compose Multiplatform (Kotlin Multiplatform)
  • Overview of using Compose for cross-platform development.