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Mastering Android Studio: The Complete Guide to Building Powerful Android Apps is your one-stop resource for mastering the essential skills required to develop professional-grade Android applications. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps in Android development or an experienced developer seeking to enhance your expertise, this book covers everything you need.
Inside, you’ll find:
- In-depth Coverage of Android Studio: Get hands-on experience with the full capabilities of Android Studio, from setting up your environment to debugging, testing, and deploying your apps.
- Step-by-Step Projects: Follow real-world examples and comprehensive projects that guide you through creating feature-rich, high-performance Android applications.
- Expert Tips and Techniques: Learn advanced strategies for UI/UX design, performance optimization, integration with third-party libraries, and using Android Jetpack components effectively.
- Best Practices for Professional Development: Understand how to manage your code efficiently, work with version control, and implement scalable architectures like MVVM and Clean Architecture.
- Comprehensive Resources: Benefit from cheat sheets, code snippets, and exercises that reinforce your learning and prepare you for real-world challenges.
By the end of this book, you will have the knowledge and confidence to build complex Android applications, whether for personal projects or professional deployment.
Unlock your full potential as an Android developer and elevate your coding skills to the next level with Mastering Android Studio.
Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Android Development
1.1 Brief Introduction to Android Development - Page 1
1.2 History and Evolution of Android Development - Page 4
1.3 Introduction to Android Development Environment - Page 8
1.4 Essential Tools for Android Development - Page 12
Chapter 2: Android Studio Setup
2.1 System Requirements - Page 21
2.2 Android Studio Download and Installation - Page 24
2.3 IDE Configuration - Page 28
2.4 Introduction to Android Studio Interface - Page 32
Chapter 3: Concept of Android Project Structure
3.1 Understanding Project Files and Folders - Page 41
3.2 Gradle Build System Concepts - Page 44
3.3 Android Manifest File - Page 48
3.4 Resource files and directories - page 52
Chapter 4: Build Your First Android App
4.1 Starting a New Android Project - Page 61
4.2 Creating an Activity - Page 64
4.3 Concepts of XML Layout - Page 68
4.4 Running the App on an Emulator or Physical Device - page 72
Chapter 5: User Interface Design
5.1 Introduction to Views and Layouts - page 81
5.2 Working with TextViews, Buttons and ImageViews - page 84
5.3 Linear Layout vs. Relative Layout - Page 88
5.4 Event Handling and Listeners - page 92
Chapter 6: Android Components
6.1 Activities and Activity Lifecycle - Page 101
6.2 Intents and Data Passing - page 104
6.3 Fragments and Fragment Lifecycle - page 108
6.4 Services and Broadcast Receivers - Page 112
Chapter 7: Data Storage and Management
7.1 SharedPreferences - page 121
7.2 Working with SQLite Databases - page 124
7.3 Content Providers - Page 128
7.4 Room Persistence Library - Page 132
Chapter 8: Networking on Android
8.1 HTTP and REST APIs - page 141
8.2 Using Retrofit for Network Requests - page 144
8.3 JSON Parsing and Data Handling - Page 148
8.4 Working with Web Services - page 152
Chapter 9: Advanced UI Components
9.1 RecyclerViews and Adapters - page 161
9.2 CardView and Material Design Components - page 164
9.3 Animations and Transitions - Page 168
9.4 Custom Views and Drawings - Page 172
Chapter 10: Working with Multimedia
10.1 Audio and Video Playing - Page 181
10.2 Image and Video Capture - Page 184
10.3 Using the Camera API - page 188
10.4 Permission Handling - page 192
Chapter 11: Background Tasks and Threading
11.1 Asynchronous Programming with AsyncTask - page 201
11.2 Working with Handlers and Threads - page 204
11.3 Job Scheduler and Work Manager - page 208
11.4 Services and Bound Services - Page 212
Chapter 12: Firebase Integration
12.1 Introduction to Firebase - page 221
12.2 Realtime Database Integration - Page 224
12.3 Firebase Authentication - page 228
12.4 Cloud Messaging and Notifications - page 232
Chapter 13: Android Application Testing
13.1 Unit Testing with JUnit - page 241
13.2 UI Testing with Espresso - page 244
13.3 Automated Testing Tools - Page 248
13.4 Writing Test Cases and Test Suites - Page 252
Chapter 14: Debugging Techniques
14.1 Using the Android Studio Debugger - page 261
14.2 Logging and Logcat - page 264
14.3 Memory Management and Leak Detection - page 268
14.4 Crash Report Analysis - Page 272
Chapter 15: Preparing for Deployment
15.1 App Signing and ProGuard - page 281
15.2 APK and App Bundle Generation - Page 284
15.3 Concepts of Google Play Console - Page 288
15.4 Publishing Your App - page 292
Chapter 16: App Monetization Strategies
16.1 AdMob Integration - Page 301
16.2 In-App Purchases - Page 304
16.3 Subscription Models - page 308
16.4 Best Practices for Monetization - Page 312
Chapter 17: Security and Privacy in Android
17.1 Securing User Data - page 321
17.2 Implementing Permissions and Security Features - page 324
17.3 Secure Communications and Encryption - page 328
17.4 Best Practices for Privacy - Page 332
Chapter 18: Performance Optimization
18.1 Memory and Battery Optimization - Page 341
18.2 Profiling and Benchmarking - Page 344
18.3 Reducing App Size and Load Time - Page 348
18.4 Layout and Animations Optimization - page 352
Chapter 19: Building a Complete App
19.1 Project Planning and Design - Page 361
19.2 Implementing Key Features - Page 364
19.3 Testing and Debugging - page 368
19.4 App Deployment and Publishing - Page 372
Chapter 20: Advanced Case Studies
20.1 Case Study 1: E-Commerce App - Page 381
20.2 Case Study 2: Social Networking App - Page 384
20.3 Case Study 3: Chat Application - Page 388
20.4 Teaching and Key Lessons - Page 392
Chapter 21: Resources for Android Developers
21.1 Books and Online Courses - Page 401
21.2 Developer Communities and Forums - page 404
21.3 Official Documentation and APIs - Page 408
21.4 Staying Updated with Industry Trends - Page 412
Chapter 22: Conclusion and Final Thoughts
22.1 Recapitulation of Key Concepts - Page 421
22.2 The Future of Android Development - Page 424
22.3 Motivation and Next Steps - Page 428
22.4 Concluding remarks - page 430
appendix
Glossary - Page 441
Index - Page 451
Additional Resources - Page 461
Introduction to Android Development
Introduction and Importance of Android Development.
Introduction to Android Development
Android development is a process that deals with creating applications for the Android operating system. Android is an open-source platform developed by Google and used in mobile devices worldwide.
Importance of Android Development
Global acceptance: Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world. It is an attractive platform for developers due to its large user base and variety of devices.
Mobile Application Development: Android development enables you to develop various types of mobile applications, such as games, social media apps, financial apps, and more.
Market Access: Android applications can be published on the Google Play Store, which gives access to a huge market. This can be economically beneficial for developers.
Advanced Tools and Resources: Using Android Studio, emulators, and other advanced tools, developers can simplify application development, testing, and debugging processes.
Technology Development: Through Android development it is possible to get acquainted with new technologies and stay updated with modern technology trends.
Personal and Professional Growth: Mastering Android development skills can lead you to a respectable career and opportunities to work on personal projects.
Through Android development you can take advantage of technology on one hand, and on the other hand you can gain skills in mobile application design and development.
Setting Up the Development Environment
Android Studio Installation and Configuration.
Android Studio Installation and Configuration
1. Download Android Studio
Visit the website: Android Studio official site go to
Download: Click on the download link according to your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).
2. Installation process
Windows:
Run the downloaded file: android-studio-<version>-windows.exe Run the file.
Follow the installation wizard: Install the application by following the instructions of the wizard.
SDK and other tools: During installation, there will be an option to install SDK and other required tools.
macOS:
Open the downloaded file: android-studio-<version>-mac.dmg Open the file.
Drag and Drop: Drag and drop the application into the Applications folder.
Linux:
Extract the downloaded file: .zip Extract the file.
Run the studio shell script: from the extracted folder studio.sh Run the script.
3. First run and configuration
Launch Android Studio: Launch the application after installation.
Installation Wizard: An installation wizard will appear on first launch that will download the SDK, plugins, and other required files.
SDK Update: Check SDK Update from SDK Manager and install required packages.
Emulator and Device Configuration: Setup the Android Emulator or configure a real device for testing.
4. Creating the initial project
Create new project: Select "Start a new Android Studio project".
Provide project information: Provide project name, package name, and other required settings.
Create layout and code files: Start writing basic UI design and code.
5. Regular updates and maintenance
Check for Updates: Periodically check for Android Studio and SDK updates to use the latest features and security improvements.
By following these steps, you can install and configure Android Studio and get ready for Android application development.
Understanding the Android Project Structure
Understanding the file and directory structure of Android projects.
Android project file and directory structure
1. Root Directory
build.gradle (Project Level): project-level Gradle configuration file. It defines common settings and dependencies for all sub-projects.
settings.gradle: This file defines which modules are included in the project.
gradle.properties: File for configuring gradle properties.
local.properties: Stores local settings (eg SDK path).
2. app Directory
src/main: Here the source code and resource files of the main application are kept.
java/: Java or Kotlin code of the application resides here. Usually, it is com.example.myapp Organized by package name like
res/: Application resources (like layout, styles, images, etc.) are kept here.
layout/: for layout XML files.
values/: string, color, style etc. for resources.
drawable/: for images and graphics files.
AndroidManifest.xml: The application's manifest file, which contains the application's basic information (eg activities, permissions).
build.gradle (Module Level): This file contains the Gradle configuration for a specific module and specific dependencies and plugin settings.
3. gradle Directory
wrapper/: Gradle version and repository related files reside here.
4. .idea Directory (IDE Configuration Directory)
project: Android Studio project configuration files reside here. It is automatically created and used by the IDE.
৫. External Libraries
external libraries: external libraries and dependencies used for the project are listed here.
Common files and their purpose
MainActivity.java / MainActivity.kt: The main activity of your application.
strings.xml: for the application's string resources.
styles.xml: application's style configuration.
AndroidManifest.xml: Basic configuration of the application (eg permissions, activity declarations).
Overall view
This file and directory structure covers all aspects of Android applications and helps manage your code, resources, and configuration easily. This structure will help keep your development process organized.
Basics of Java/Kotlin Programming
Fundamentals of Java/Kotlin Programming Language.
Java
1. Variables and data types
variables: Space used to store data. Example: int age = 25;
Data Type: Primitive type eg int, float, double, char, and boolean. Object type eg String, ArrayList।
2. Control Structure
if-else: conditional statement. Example:
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if (age > 18) {
System.out.println("Adult");
} else {
System.out.println("Not an adult");
}
switch-case: checking multiple conditions. Example:
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switch (day) {
case 1: System.out.println("Monday"); break;
case 2: System.out.println("Tuesday"); break;
default: System.out.println("Weekend");
}
loops: for, while, and do-while loop. Example:
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for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
System.out.println(i);
}
3. Functions (Methods)
Defining and Calling: Defining and calling functions. Example:
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public int add(int a, int b) {
return a + b;
}
int result = add(5, 10);
4. Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Classes and Objects: Defining classes and creating objects. Example:
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class Person {
String name;
int age;
void greet() {
System.out.println("Hello, " + name);
}
}
Person p = new Person();
p.name = "John";
p.greet();
Inheritance: Inheriting class properties and methods. Example:
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class Employee extends Person {
int salary;
}
5. Exception handling
try-catch: error handling. Example:
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try {
int division = 10 / 0;
} catch (ArithmeticException e) {
System.out.println("Cannot divide by zero");
}
Kotlin
1. Variables and data types
variables: our (mutable) and val (immutable) is used. Example:
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var age: Int = 25
val name: String = "John"
Data type: primitive type eg Int, Float, Double, Char, and Boolean।
2. Control Structure
if-else: conditional statement. Example:
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if (age > 18) {
println("Adult")
} else {
println("Not an adult")
}
when: switch-case alternative to Example:
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when (day) {
1 -> println("Monday")
2 -> println("Tuesday")
else -> println("Weekend")
}
loops: for, while, and do-while loop. Example:
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for (i in 0 until 5) {
println(i)
}
3. function
Defining and Calling: Defining and calling functions. Example:
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fun add(a: Int, b: Int): Int {
return a + b
}
val result = add(5, 10)
4. Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Classes and Objects: Defining classes and creating objects. Example:
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class Person(val name: String, var age: Int) {
fun greet() {
println("Hello, $name")
}
}
val p = Person("John", 30)
p.greet()
Inheritance: Inheriting class properties and methods. Example:
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open class Employee(name: String, age: Int, val salary: Int) : Person(name, age)
5. Exception handling
try-catch: error handling. Example:
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try {
val division = 10 / 0
} catch (e: ArithmeticException) {
println("Cannot divide by zero")
}
comparison
Syntax: Kotlin's syntax is generally more compact and simpler than Java's.
Null Safety: Kotlin has null safety built-in which helps to reduce null pointer exceptions.
Extension Functions: In Kotlin you can add new functions on classes which is not possible in Java.
These fundamentals form the foundation of Java and Kotlin programming languages and through them you can master Android application development.
Building User Interfaces
User interface design and methods of using XML layout.
User interface design and methods of using XML layout
1. Creating XML layout files
Find the XML layout file in the project view:
In Android Studio app/src/main/res/layout XML layout files are stored in the directory.
Create new XML layout file:
File > New > Layout resource file select
File name and layout type (eg ConstraintLayout, LinearLayout) select
2. Basic Elements of XML Layout
XML layouts typically use different UI elements. Some basic ingredients:
TextView: To display text.
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<TextView
android:id="@+id/textView"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:text="Hello World!" />
Button: For creating buttons.
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<Button
android:id="@+id/button"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:text="Click Me" />
EditText: for accepting user input.
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<EditText
android:id="@+id/editText"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:hint="Enter text" />
ImageView: For displaying images.
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<ImageView
android:id="@+id/imageView"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:src="@drawable/sample_image" />
LinearLayout: To arrange layout elements in a single line or column.
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<LinearLayout
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"
android:orientation="vertical">
<!-- Children views go here -->
</LinearLayout>
ConstraintLayout: A powerful and flexible layout model for arranging UI elements with constraints.
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<androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent">
<!-- Children views go here -->
</androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout>
3. Layout properties and attributes
android:layout_width And android:layout_height: Sets the width and height of the element. value can be match_parent, wrap_content, or the specified dip (dp) value.
android:padding And android:margin: Sets the padding and margin around the element.
android:gravity: Sets the gravity (eg centering) of the text or content.
android:layout_gravity: Sets the gravity on the element's layout.
4. UI design tools
Design View: You can view and edit UI elements graphically in Android Studio's Design view.
Preview: Preview the layout to check how it will look on different device configurations.
Component Tree: Displays a hierarchy of UI components that helps you see their relationships.
5. UI element connection and interaction
Activity class: To interact with XML layout elements, reference them in the Activity class and configure them in code.
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Button button = findViewById(R.id.button);
button.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
@Override
public void onClick(View v) {
Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "Button clicked", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
});
View Binding: In Kotlin ViewBinding Safely interact in code with XML layout using
6. Design for different screen sizes
Dependent layout: Create different layouts for different screen sizes and orientations. For example, res/layout-land Save the layout for landscape mode in the directory.
These methods will make you proficient in Android application UI design and XML layout and will help you create a better user experience.
Activity and Fragment Lifecycle
Lifecycle and management of activities and fragments.
Activity Lifecycle
An activity is a single screen that the user interacts with. The lifetime of an activity is characterized by some key conditions:
onCreate(): The activity is created and initialized the first time. Here the UI layout is setup and other initialization activities are performed.
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@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
}
onStart(): Activity is visible but not yet ready to accept user interaction.
onResume(): The activity is ready to interact with the user. Activity remains visible and active to the user.
onPause(): The activity is no longer interacting with the user, but may still be on the screen. Small operations such as saving data are done here.
onStop(): Activity is not visible. This may be because the activity is no longer on the screen, or a new activity has been started.
onRestart(): Activity resumes from stopped state and becomes visible again.
onDestroy(): The activity is completely destroyed. Here cleanup operations such as resource release are performed.
Fragment lifecycle
A fragment is a UI element that is included within an activity. It follows the activity's lifecycle, but has its own lifecycle controller:
onAttach(Context context): Fragment is associated with an Activity.
onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState): Fragment initialization starts, but UI is not created.
onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup container, Bundle savedInstanceState): The UI layout is inflated and a View object is returned.
onActivityCreated(Bundle savedInstanceState): The activity is fully created and attached to the fragment.
onStart(): The fragment is visible and ready to accept user interaction.
onResume(): The fragment is ready to interact with the user.
onPause(): The fragment is no longer interacting with the user, but it may still be visible.
onStop(): Fragment not visible.
onDestroyView(): The fragment's UI layout is destroyed, but the fragment's object is still alive.
onDestroy(): The fragment is completely destroyed.
onDetach(): Fragment is detached from the attachment to the activity.
Activity and fragment management
Activity Management:
Activity Stack: Android's navigation system uses a stack-based mechanism, which simplifies activity navigation.
Using Intents: Intents are used to change activities.
Fragment management:
Fragment Transaction: To add or remove fragments FragmentManager Transactions are managed using
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FragmentManager fragmentManager = getSupportFragmentManager();
FragmentTransaction fragmentTransaction = fragmentManager.beginTransaction();
fragmentTransaction.replace(R.id.container, new MyFragment());
fragmentTransaction.commit();
Dynamic and Static Fragments: Fragments can be added to the XML layout while creating the activity or at runtime.
Fragment Lifecycle: As a fragment's lifecycle controller FragmentManager are used and appropriate methods are used to track lifecycle events.
Event Handling and User Interaction
User input and event handling techniques.
Collect user input
TextView: Used to display text to the user.
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<TextView
android:id="@+id/textView"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:text="Hello, World!" />
EditText: Used to take user input.
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<EditText
android:id="@+id/editText"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:hint="Enter text" />
Button: Used to create clickable buttons.
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<Button
android:id="@+id/button"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:text="Submit" />
CheckBox: Allows the user to select one or more options.
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<CheckBox
android:id="@+id/checkBox"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:text="Check me" />
RadioButton: Allows you to select one of several options.
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<RadioGroup
android:id="@+id/radioGroup"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content">
<RadioButton
android:id="@+id/radioButton1"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:text="Option 1" />
<RadioButton
android:id="@+id/radioButton2"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:text="Option 2" />
</RadioGroup>
Event handling techniques
OnClickListener: For button click event handling.
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Button button = findViewById(R.id.button);
button.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
@Override
public void onClick(View v) {
// Button click action
Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "Button clicked", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
});
OnTextChangedListener: For text changes in the EditText field.
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EditText editText = findViewById(R.id.editText);
editText.addTextChangedListener(new TextWatcher() {
@Override
public void beforeTextChanged(CharSequence s, int start, int count, int after) {
// Before text is changed
}
@Override
public void onTextChanged(CharSequence s, int start, int before, int count) {
// While text is being changed
}
@Override
public void afterTextChanged(Editable s) {
// After text has been changed
}
});
OnCheckedChangeListener: To track the check state change of CheckBox or RadioButton.
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CheckBox checkBox = findViewById(R.id.checkBox);
checkBox.setOnCheckedChangeListener(new CompoundButton.OnCheckedChangeListener() {
@Override
public void onCheckedChanged(CompoundButton buttonView, boolean isChecked) {
// CheckBox checked status
if (isChecked) {
// CheckBox is checked
} else {
// CheckBox is unchecked
}
}
});
OnFocusChangeListener: UI element focus change handling.
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EditText editText = findViewById(R.id.editText);
editText.setOnFocusChangeListener(new View.OnFocusChangeListener() {
@Override
public void onFocusChange(View v, boolean hasFocus) {
if (hasFocus) {
// EditText has gained focus
} else {
// EditText has lost focus
}
}
});
OnLongClickListener: Long click event handling on a UI element.
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Button button = findViewById(R.id.button);
button.setOnLongClickListener(new View.OnLongClickListener() {
@Override
public boolean onLongClick(View v) {
// Handle long click
Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "Button long clicked", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
return true;
}
});
Input validation
To ensure the validity of user input, input validation needs to be implemented. This protects the application from wrong or inappropriate inputs. For example, a TextWatcher by using EditText The length of the input can be checked, or the input can be validated when a submit button is clicked.
Dialogs and popups
AlertDialog: To display an important message to the user.
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new AlertDialog.Builder(this)
.setTitle("Dialog Title")
.setMessage("Dialog Message")
.setPositiveButton(android.R.string.yes, new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {
public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) {
// Do something
}
})
.setNegativeButton(android.R.string.no, null)
.setIcon(android.R.drawable.ic_dialog_alert)
.show();
Toast: To display temporary messages.
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Toast.makeText(this, "This is a toast message", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
Working with Data
Data storage and management, shared preferences and database usage techniques.
1. Shared Preferences
Shared Preferences is a simple and lightweight data storage mechanism used to store small amounts of configuration and state data. It basically stores data as key-value pairs.
How to use:
Data storage:
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SharedPreferences sharedPreferences = getSharedPreferences("MyPrefs", MODE_PRIVATE);
SharedPreferences.Editor editor = sharedPreferences.edit();
editor.putString("username", "john_doe");
editor.putInt("age", 30);
editor.apply(); // or editor.commit();
Data recovery:
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SharedPreferences sharedPreferences = getSharedPreferences("MyPrefs", MODE_PRIVATE);
String username = sharedPreferences.getString("username", "default_username");
int age = sharedPreferences.getInt("age", 0);
Data deletion:
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SharedPreferences sharedPreferences = getSharedPreferences("MyPrefs", MODE_PRIVATE);
SharedPreferences.Editor editor = sharedPreferences.edit();
editor.remove("username");
editor.apply();
2. database
Android provides support for database management using SQLite and Room libraries. SQLite is a lightweight relational database managed through the SQL language, and Room is an abstraction layer that works with SQLite and simplifies database management.
How to use SQLite:
Creating the database:
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public class MyDatabaseHelper extends SQLiteOpenHelper {
private static final String DATABASE_NAME = "mydatabase.db";
private static final int DATABASE_VERSION = 1;
public MyDatabaseHelper(Context context) {
super(context, DATABASE_NAME, null, DATABASE_VERSION);
}
@Override
public void onCreate(SQLiteDatabase db) {
String CREATE_TABLE = "CREATE TABLE users (id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY, name TEXT, age INTEGER)";
db.execSQL(CREATE_TABLE);
}
@Override
public void onUpgrade(SQLiteDatabase db, int oldVersion, int newVersion) {
db.execSQL("DROP TABLE IF EXISTS users");
onCreate(db);
}
}
Inserting data:
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public void addUser(String name, int age) {
SQLiteDatabase db = this.getWritableDatabase();
ContentValues values = new ContentValues();
values.put("name", name);
values.put("age", age);
db.insert("users", null, values);
db.close();
}
Reading the data:
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public Cursor getUsers() {
SQLiteDatabase db = this.getReadableDatabase();
return db.rawQuery("SELECT * FROM users", null);
}
How to use Room Database:
Creating entities:
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@Entity
public class User {
@PrimaryKey(autoGenerate = true)
public int id;
public String name;
public int age;
}
Creating the DAO interface:
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@Knife
public interface UserDao {
@Insert
void insert(User user);
@Query("SELECT * FROM user")
List<User> getAllUsers();
}
Creating the database class:
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@Database(entities = {User.class}, version = 1)
public abstract class AppDatabase extends RoomDatabase {
public abstract UserDao userDao();
}
Creating the database instance:
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AppDatabase db = Room.databaseBuilder(getApplicationContext(),
AppDatabase.class, "database-name").build();
3. Other data storage options
File storage: You can store application data in the file system, such as text files, images, or other files.
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FileOutputStream fos = openFileOutput("myfile.txt", MODE_PRIVATE);
fos.write("Hello, world!".getBytes());
fos.close();
Content Provider: Used to share data between other applications or own applications.
Cloud Storage: Storing data using Google Firebase or other cloud services.
Conclusion
These techniques will help you in Android application data storage and management, so that you can manage different types of data in your application. Based on the application and usage, it is important to choose the right storage method.
Networking and APIs
Networking and API integration, HTTP requests and JSON data parsing.
1. Networking and API integration
Android applications can use various libraries for networking operations, such as HttpURLConnection, OkHttp, and Retrofit. Currently, Retrofit and OkHttp are quite popular and easy to use.
Use Retrofit
Retrofit is a powerful and easily configurable HTTP client that simplifies RESTful API integration.
Adding Retrofit Library: Your build.gradle Include the Retrofit and Gson libraries in the file:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.squareup.retrofit2:retrofit:2.9.0'
implementation 'com.squareup.retrofit2:converter-gson:2.9.0'
}
Creating the API interface:
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public interface ApiService {
@GET("users/{user}")
Call<User> getUser(@Path("user") String userName);
}
Creating Retrofit Instances:
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Retrofit retrofit = new Retrofit.Builder()
.baseUrl("https://api.example.com/")
.addConverterFactory(GsonConverterFactory.create())
.build();
ApiService apiService = retrofit.create(ApiService.class);
Calling the API:
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Call<User> call = apiService.getUser("john_doe");
call.enqueue(new Callback<User>() {
@Override
public void onResponse(Call<User> call, Response<User> response) {
if (response.isSuccessful()) {
User user = response.body();
// Handle the user object
}
}
@Override
public void onFailure(Call<User> call, Throwable t) {
// Handle the error
}
});
Using OkHttp
OkHttp is a powerful HTTP client used for HTTP requests and responses.
Adding OkHttp library: your build.gradle Include the OkHttp library in the file:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.squareup.okhttp3:okhttp:4.10.0'
}
Creating the HTTP request:
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OkHttpClient client = new OkHttpClient();
Request request = new Request.Builder()
.url("https://api.example.com/users/john_doe")
.build();
client.newCall(request).enqueue(new Callback() {
@Override
public void onFailure(Call call, IOException e) {
// Handle the error
}
@Override
public void onResponse(Call call, Response response) throws IOException {
if (response.isSuccessful()) {
String responseData = response.body().string();
// Handle the response data
}
} });
2. HTTP request
GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE methods are commonly used to send HTTP requests:
GET: Used to get data.
POST: Used to send new data.
PUT: Used to update existing data.
DELETE: Used to delete data.
3. Parsing JSON data
Data received from the API usually comes in JSON format. Gson or org.json library can be used to parse JSON data.
Using Gson
Adding the Gson library: Yours build.gradle Include the Gson library in the file:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.code.gson:gson:2.8.8'
}
Parsing JSON:
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Gson gson = new Gson();
String jsonResponse = "{\"name\":\"John Doe\",\"age\":30}";
User user = gson.fromJson(jsonResponse, User.class);
Creating the User class:
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public class User {
private String name;
private int age;
// Getters and setters
}
Using org.json
Parsing JSON:
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String jsonResponse = "{\"name\":\"John Doe\",\"age\":30}";
try {
JSONObject jsonObject = new JSONObject(jsonResponse);
String name = jsonObject.getString("name");
int age = jsonObject.getInt("age");
} catch (JSONException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
Conclusion
Networking and API integration are very important in Android applications. Retrofit and OkHttp are lightweight HTTP clients that simplify API calls, and use Gson or org.json for parsing JSON data. Using these techniques you can receive, process and manage data from the API.
Background Tasks and Services
Background task and service management.
1. background task
Android provides several techniques and libraries for managing background tasks, the main ones being AsyncTask, HandlerThread, Executors, and WorkManager.
AsyncTask
AsyncTask The class is used to complete long-running tasks on the background thread and helps display the results on the UI thread.
Note: AsyncTask is now deprecated and instead ExecutorService or WorkManager It is recommended to use
How to use:
Creating the AsyncTask class:
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private class MyAsyncTask extends AsyncTask<Void, Void, String> {
@Override
protected String doInBackground(Void... params) {
// Work on background thread
return "Result";
}
@Override
protected void onPostExecute(String result) {
// Update the result on the UI thread
textView.setText(result);
} }
Calling AsyncTask:
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new MyAsyncTask().execute();
Executors
Executors A modern approach to managing background threads is thread pool management.
How to use:
Creating the ExecutorService:
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ExecutorService executor = Executors.newFixedThreadPool(4);
Running background tasks:
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executor.submit(new Runnable() {
@Override
public void run() {
// Work on background thread
}
});
WorkManager
WorkManager A modern solution for background tasks that works on the latest API level and manages tasks efficiently.
How to use:
Adding the WorkManager library: your build.gradle Include the WorkManager library in the file:
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dependencies {
implementation 'androidx.work:work-runtime:2.8.0'
}
Creating a WorkRequest:
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public class MyWorker extends Worker {
public MyWorker(Context context, WorkerParameters params) {
super(context, params);
}
@NonNull
@Override
public Result doWork() {
// do background work
return Result.success();
}
}
Scheduling the WorkRequest:
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WorkRequest workRequest = new OneTimeWorkRequest.Builder(MyWorker.class).build();
WorkManager.getInstance(context).enqueue(workRequest);
2. Service management
A service in Android is a component that can run in the background for a long time. Services operate outside of the user interface and are used to handle a variety of background tasks.
Service class
Creating a Service:
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public class MyService extends Service {
@Override
public void onCreate() {
super.onCreate();
// Called when the service is created
}
@Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
// Called when the service starts
// do background work
return START_STICKY;
}
@Override
public void onDestroy() {
super.onDestroy();
// Called when the service is stopped
}
@Override
public Binder onBind(Intent intent) {
return null; // The service does not need to communicate with the client
}
}
Starting the Service:
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Intent intent = new Intent(context, MyService.class);
context.startService(intent);
Termination of Service:
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Intent intent = new Intent(context, MyService.class);
context.stopService(intent);
Foreground Service
Foreground service is a service that uses a displayable notification and can run for a long time.
Creating Foreground Service:
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public class MyForegroundService extends Service {
@Override
public void onCreate() {
super.onCreate();
Notification notification = new NotificationCompat.Builder(this, CHANNEL_ID)
.setContentTitle("Service Running")
.setContentText("Foreground service is running")
.setSmallIcon(R.drawable.ic_notification)
.build();
startForeground(1, notification);
}
@Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
// do background work
return START_STICKY;
}
@Override
public Binder onBind(Intent intent) {
return null;
}
}
Creating Notification Channel (Android 8.0 and later):
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if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.O) {
NotificationChannel channel = new NotificationChannel(
CHANNEL_ID,
"Channel name",
NotificationManager.IMPORTANCE_DEFAULT
);
NotificationManager manager = getSystemService(NotificationManager.class);
manager.createNotificationChannel(channel);
}
3. Background task and service management advice
Networking Tasks: WorkManager Good to use, as it optimizes battery and network connection.
Long running work: Foreground Service should be used, especially if the task continues for a long time and requires the user's attention.
Using these techniques you can effectively manage the background tasks and services of your Android application.
Media and Graphics
Media playback and graphics design.
1. Media playback
Android has several libraries and APIs available for media playback, such as MediaPlayer, ExoPlayer, and AudioManager.
MediaPlayer
MediaPlayer The class is used to easily handle media playback.
How to use:
Creating the MediaPlayer instance:
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MediaPlayer mediaPlayer = MediaPlayer.create(this, R.raw.sample_audio);
To start media playback:
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mediaPlayer.start();
To stop media playback:
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mediaPlayer.pause(); // or mediaPlayer.stop();
Listen for events when media playback ends:
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mediaPlayer.setOnCompletionListener(new MediaPlayer.OnCompletionListener() {
@Override
public void onCompletion(MediaPlayer mp) {
// Do something when playback ends
}
});
Releasing media resources:
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mediaPlayer.release();
ExoPlayer
ExoPlayer A modern media player library developed by Google that supports more advanced features.
How to use: Adding ExoPlayer library: Your build.gradle Include the ExoPlayer library in the file:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.android.exoplayer:exoplayer:2.18.1'
}
Creating the ExoPlayer instance:
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SimpleExoPlayer player = new SimpleExoPlayer.Builder(this).build();
Creating media sources:
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MediaItem mediaItem = MediaItem.fromUri("https://www.example.com/sample.mp4");
player.setMediaItem(mediaItem);
To start playback:
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player.prepare();
player.play();
To stop playback:
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player.pause();
Releasing ExoPlayer resources:
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player.release();
2. Graphics Design
Graphics design in Android can be done through various components, such as Canvas, Bitmap, VectorDrawable, and Custom Views.
Canvas and Bitmap
Creating Custom Views:
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public class MyCustomView extends View {
private Paint paint;
public MyCustomView(Context context) {
super(context);
paint = new Paint();
paint.setColor(Color.RED);
paint.setStrokeWidth(10);
}
@Override
protected void onDraw(Canvas canvas) {
super.onDraw(canvas);
canvas.drawCircle(100, 100, 50, paint); // Draw a spherical shape
}
}
Using Custom View:
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<com.example.myapp.MyCustomView
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent" />
Bitmap and Drawable
Bitmap created and used:
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Bitmap bitmap = BitmapFactory.decodeResource(getResources(), R.drawable.image);
imageView.setImageBitmap(bitmap);
Using Drawable:
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<ImageView
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:src="@drawable/image" />
VectorDrawable
Using VectorDrawable you can create scalable graphics that look good on different screen resolutions.
Creating a VectorDrawable: res/drawable Create an XML file in the folder, eg icon.xml:
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<vector xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:width="24dp"
android:height="24dp"
android:viewportWidth="24"
android:viewportHeight="24">
<path
android:fillColor="#FF000000"
android:pathData="M12,2C6.48,2 2,6.48 2,12s4.48,10 10,10 10,-4.48 10,-10S17.52,2 12,2zm0,18c-4.41,0 -8 -3.59 -8 -8s3.59,-8 8,-8 8,3.59 8,8 -3.59,8 -8,8z"/>
</vector>
Using VectorDrawable:
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<ImageView
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:src="@drawable/icon" />
Animation
You can use Property Animation, View Animation, and Drawable Animation to create animations in Android.
Property Animation (ObjectAnimator):
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ObjectAnimator animator = ObjectAnimator.ofFloat(view, "translationX", 0f, 100f);
animator.setDuration(500);
animator.start();
View Animation (XML): res/anim Create an XML file in the folder, eg fade_in.xml:
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<alpha xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:fromAlpha="0.0"
android:toAlpha="1.0"
android:duration="500"/>
Using XML Animation:
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Animation animation = AnimationUtils.loadAnimation(context, R.anim.fade_in);
view.startAnimation(animation);
Conclusion
Media playback and graphics design are important parts of Android applications. MediaPlayer and ExoPlayer are used for media playback, and Canvas, Bitmap, VectorDrawable, and Animation support graphics design and user interface development. Using these techniques you can improve the media and graphics experience of your application.
Location and Maps
Location services and Google Maps integration.
1. Location service
Android uses the Fused Location Provider API to use location services, which provides high accuracy and low power consumption.
Fused Location Provider API
Adding the Google Play Services library: Yours build.gradle Include the Google Play Services library in the file:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:21.0.1'
}
Ask for location permission: Your AndroidManifest.xml Add location permissions to the file:
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<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"/>
Creating location settings and service instances:
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LocationRequest locationRequest = LocationRequest.create();
locationRequest.setInterval(10000);
locationRequest.setFastestInterval(5000);
locationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
FusedLocationProviderClient fusedLocationClient = LocationServices.getFusedLocationProviderClient(this);
Get location updates:
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LocationCallback locationCallback = new LocationCallback() {
@Override
public void onLocationResult(LocationResult locationResult) {
if (locationResult == null) {
return;
}
for (Location location : locationResult.getLocations()) {
// Get location information
double latitude = location.getLatitude();
double longitude = location.getLongitude();
}
}
};
fusedLocationClient.requestLocationUpdates(locationRequest, locationCallback, Looper.getMainLooper());
To stop location updates:
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fusedLocationClient.removeLocationUpdates(locationCallback);
2. Google Maps integration
Google Maps integration enables your application to display maps and add various map functionalities.
Google Maps API
Getting Google Maps API Key: Generate API Key from Google Cloud Console.
Adding the Google Maps SDK library: your build.gradle Include the Google Maps SDK library in the file:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:18.0.2'
}
Adding API Key: Your AndroidManifest.xml Add the API Key to the file:
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<application>
<meta-data
android:name="com.google.android.geo.API_KEY"
android:value="YOUR_API_KEY"/>
</application>
Creating map fragments: In your layout XML file MapFragment or MapView Add:
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<fragment
android:id="@+id/map"
android:name="com.google.android.gms.maps.SupportMapFragment"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"/>
Initializing the map instance:
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public class MapsActivity extends AppCompatActivity implements OnMapReadyCallback {
private GoogleMap mMap;
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_maps);
SupportMapFragment mapFragment = (SupportMapFragment) getSupportFragmentManager()
.findFragmentById(R.id.map);
mapFragment.getMapAsync(this);
}
@Override
public void onMapReady(GoogleMap googleMap) {
mMap = googleMap;
LatLng sydney = new LatLng(-34, 151);
mMap.addMarker(new MarkerOptions().position(sydney).title("Marker in Sydney"));
mMap.moveCamera(CameraUpdateFactory.newLatLng(sydney));
}
}
Location tracking and showing on map:
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@Override
public void onMapReady(GoogleMap googleMap) {
mMap = googleMap;
// Enable MyLocation Layer if permission is granted
if (ActivityCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED && ActivityCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
// Request location permissions
return;
}
mMap.setMyLocationEnabled(true);
// Set up location callback to update map location
fusedLocationClient.requestLocationUpdates(locationRequest, locationCallback, Looper.getMainLooper());
}
LocationCallback locationCallback = new LocationCallback() {
@Override
public void onLocationResult(LocationResult locationResult) {
if (locationResult == null) {
return;
}
for (Location location : locationResult.getLocations()) {
LatLng currentLocation = new LatLng(location.getLatitude(), location.getLongitude());
mMap.clear(); // Clear previous markers
mMap.addMarker(new MarkerOptions().position(currentLocation).title("You are here"));
mMap.moveCamera(CameraUpdateFactory.newLatLngZoom(currentLocation, 15));
}
}
};
ser Authentication
User authentication and security management.
1. Location service
Android uses the Fused Location Provider API to use location services, which provides high accuracy and low power consumption.
Fused Location Provider API
Adding the Google Play Services library: Yours build.gradle Include the Google Play Services library in the file:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:21.0.1'
}
Ask for location permission: Your AndroidManifest.xml Add location permissions to the file:
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<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"/>
Creating location settings and service instances:
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LocationRequest locationRequest = LocationRequest.create();
locationRequest.setInterval(10000);
locationRequest.setFastestInterval(5000);
locationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
FusedLocationProviderClient fusedLocationClient = LocationServices.getFusedLocationProviderClient(this);
Get location updates:
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LocationCallback locationCallback = new LocationCallback() {
@Override
public void onLocationResult(LocationResult locationResult) {
if (locationResult == null) {
return;
}
for (Location location : locationResult.getLocations()) {
// Get location information
double latitude = location.getLatitude();
double longitude = location.getLongitude();
}
}
};
fusedLocationClient.requestLocationUpdates(locationRequest, locationCallback, Looper.getMainLooper());
To stop location updates:
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fusedLocationClient.removeLocationUpdates(locationCallback);
2. Google Maps integration
Google Maps integration enables your application to display maps and add various map functionalities.
Google Maps API
Getting Google Maps API Key: Generate API Key from Google Cloud Console.
Adding the Google Maps SDK library: your build.gradle Include the Google Maps SDK library in the file:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:18.0.2'
}
Adding API Key: Your AndroidManifest.xml Add the API Key to the file:
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<application>
<meta-data
android:name="com.google.android.geo.API_KEY"
android:value="YOUR_API_KEY"/>
</application>
Creating Map Fragments: In your layout XML file MapFragment or MapView Add:
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<fragment
android:id="@+id/map"
android:name="com.google.android.gms.maps.SupportMapFragment"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"/>
Initializing the map instance:
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public class MapsActivity extends AppCompatActivity implements OnMapReadyCallback {
private GoogleMap mMap;
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_maps);
SupportMapFragment mapFragment = (SupportMapFragment) getSupportFragmentManager()
.findFragmentById(R.id.map);
mapFragment.getMapAsync(this);
}
@Override
public void onMapReady(GoogleMap googleMap) {
mMap = googleMap;
LatLng sydney = new LatLng(-34, 151);
mMap.addMarker(new MarkerOptions().position(sydney).title("Marker in Sydney"));
mMap.moveCamera(CameraUpdateFactory.newLatLng(sydney));
}
}
Location tracking and showing on map:
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@Override
public void onMapReady(GoogleMap googleMap) {
mMap = googleMap;
// Enable MyLocation Layer if permission is granted
if (ActivityCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED && ActivityCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
// Request location permissions
return;
}
mMap.setMyLocationEnabled(true);
// Set up location callback to update map location
fusedLocationClient.requestLocationUpdates(locationRequest, locationCallback, Looper.getMainLooper());
}
LocationCallback locationCallback = new LocationCallback() {
@Override
public void onLocationResult(LocationResult locationResult) {
if (locationResult == null) {
return;
}
for (Location location : locationResult.getLocations()) {
LatLng currentLocation = new LatLng(location.getLatitude(), location.getLongitude());
mMap.clear(); // Clear previous markers
mMap.addMarker(new MarkerOptions().position(currentLocation).title("You are here"));
mMap.moveCamera(CameraUpdateFactory.newLatLngZoom(currentLocation, 15));
}
}
};
Conclusion
Location services and Google Maps integration are crucial for Android application development. Accurate location updates are available using the Fused Location Provider API and map viewing and location tracking can be done easily using the Google Maps API. By using these techniques you will be able to provide your application with advanced and user-friendly location based services.
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User authentication and security management is very important in Android applications, as it helps to protect user's personal information and ensure application security. Here are the various methods and techniques related to user authentication and security management:
1. User authentication
Android applications use different methods to handle user authentication. Chief among these are Firebase Authentication, OAuth 2.0, and Custom Authentication.
Firebase Authentication
Firebase Authentication is a full authentication system that supports login via email/password, social media (Google, Facebook, Twitter), and phone number.
Adding Firebase: Your build.gradle Include the Firebase Authentication library in the file:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.firebase:firebase-auth:22.0.0'
}
Configuring Firebase Authentication: Create your project and add the application from the Firebase Console. then google-services.json Include the file in your project.
Login using email and password:
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FirebaseAuth mAuth = FirebaseAuth.getInstance();
// sign up
mAuth.createUserWithEmailAndPassword("email@example.com", "password")
.addOnCompleteListener(this, new OnCompleteListener<AuthResult>() {
@Override
public void onComplete(@NonNull Task<AuthResult> task) {
if (task.isSuccessful()) {
// Signup successful
} else {
// Signup failed
}
}
});
// Login
mAuth.signInWithEmailAndPassword("email@example.com", "password")
.addOnCompleteListener(this, new OnCompleteListener<AuthResult>() {
@Override
public void onComplete(@NonNull Task<AuthResult> task) {
if (task.isSuccessful()) {
// Login successful
} else {
// Login failed
}
}
});
Social Media Login: Can connect to Google or other social media providers from the Firebase Console and manage logins using the Firebase Authentication SDK.
OAuth 2.0
OAuth 2.0 is a standard protocol that provides secure authentication for third-party applications.
Adding OAuth 2.0 library: your build.gradle Include the OAuth 2.0 library in the file, eg AppAuth:
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dependencies {
implementation 'net.openid:appauth:0.9.0'
}
OAuth 2.0 Configuration and Obtaining Tokens:
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AuthorizationService authService = new AuthorizationService(context);
AuthorizationRequest.Builder authRequestBuilder = new AuthorizationRequest.Builder(
serviceConfig,
clientId,
ResponseTypeValues.CODE,
Redirect
);
AuthorizationRequest authRequest = authRequestBuilder.build();
Intent authIntent = authService.getAuthorizationRequestIntent(authRequest);
startActivityForResult(authIntent, AUTH_REQUEST_CODE);
Custom Authentication
You can create your own authentication mechanism that is managed on your server side. It is usually built using custom security protocols and databases.
2. Security management
Various techniques are used to ensure the security of Android applications, such as data encryption, secure shared preferences, network security, and file protection.
Data encryption
SharedPreferences encryption:
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SharedPreferences prefs = EncryptedSharedPreferences.create(
"my_prefs",
MasterKeys.getOrCreate(MasterKeys.AES256_SIV),
context,
EncryptedSharedPreferences.PrefKeyEncryptionScheme.AES256_SIV,
EncryptedSharedPreferences.PrefValueEncryptionScheme.AES256_SIV
);
File encryption:
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Cipher cipher = Cipher.getInstance("AES/GCM/NoPadding");
SecretKey secretKey = generateKey(); // Key Generation Logic
cipher.init(Cipher.ENCRYPT_MODE, secretKey);
byte[] encryptedData = cipher.doFinal(dataToEncrypt);
Network Security
Using HTTPS: Make sure to use HTTPS for all network communications. This will secure your data transmission.
Network Security Configuration: Your res/xml A folder network_security_config.xml Create file:
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<network-security-config>
<domain-config cleartextTrafficPermitted="false">
<domain includeSubdomains="true">example.com</domain>
</domain-config>
</network-security-config>
And AndroidManifest.xml Mention it at:
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<application
android:networkSecurityConfig="@xml/network_security_config"
...>
file protection
Internal Storage: Store files in the app's internal storage that are deleted with app removal and are not accessible by outside apps.
Private Directory:
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File file = new File(getFilesDir(), "myfile.txt");
Conclusion
User authentication and security management are essential parts of Android applications. Secure user authentication is accomplished using Firebase Authentication and OAuth 2.0, and data encryption, network security, and file protection ensure the security of your application. By using these techniques you will be able to create a secure and reliable application.
Publishing Your App
App Publishing Process and Submission to Google Play Store.
1. App preparation
Completing the App Test:
Ensure that the app is bug-free and stable by testing all features and functionality.
Test the app on different devices and Android versions.
App Updates and Documentation:
Build the latest version of the app and make sure all the features are working properly.
Update Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Contact Information.
Preparing app icons and screenshots:
Create app icon and listing screenshots that will be displayed on Google Play Store.
Prepare Feature Graphic, Promo Video, and High-Resolution Icon.
2. Google Play Console Setup
Creating Google Play Developer Account:
Login to the Google Play Console or create a new developer account.
A $25 registration fee is required to create an account.
Creating the app:
After login to Google Play console, click on “Create Application”.
Select the app language and enter the app name.
3. App Submission Process
Providing detailed information about the app:
Product Details: Provide App Name, Short Description, Full Description, and App Category.
Graphics: Upload app icons, screenshots, feature graphics and other graphics.
Content Rating: Fill in the app's content rating. This will help determine whether it is suitable for children.
App Features and Pricing:
Pricing & Distribution: Determine whether the app will be free or paid. Configure app availability for secondary markets or regions.
Pricing: Set the price of the app (if it is paid).
App commercial license and other legal details:
Privacy Policy: Add a privacy policy that describes the app's data collection and use.
Terms of Service: Add a terms of service.
Uploading the app:
Release: Create a new release and upload your APK or AAB (Android App Bundle) file.
App Bundle Explorer: If you are using Android App Bundle, you can select this.
Fulfilling App Criteria:
App Signing: Configure app signing. You can use Google Play App Signing.
Security: Check and configure app security.
App review and preparation for release:
Review: Review all information and make sure all parts are correct.
Submit for Review: Submit the app for review. The Google Play Store team will review your app and if it meets all the criteria, it will be published.
4. Post-publication monitoring
Tracking App Performance:
Track your app's downloads, user ratings and reviews by logging into the Google Play console.
Analyzing Feedback:
Analyze user feedback and make necessary updates and bug fixes.
Provide regular updates:
Release new versions of apps and add new features.
Troubleshooting and Debugging
Troubleshooting and debugging techniques.
1. Debugging tools and techniques
Android Studio Debugger:
Using Breakpoints: Set breakpoints at specific lines of code so that execution stops when the app reaches that line and you can see the values of variables.
Step Over, Step Into, and Step Out: Use to control the execution of code. Step Over Moves to the next line of the current line, Step Into Enters between the current line, and Step Out exits the current method.
Logcat:
Using Logcat: View application logs Logcat Use the tab. Check different level log messages (Error, Warning, Info, Debug).
Log Statements: In code Log.d(TAG, "message"); Print debug information using
Lint Tools:
Using Lint: Identify common code issues and suggestions using the built-in Lint tool in Android Studio.
Android Profiler:
CPU, Memory, and Network Profilers: Analyze CPU, Memory, and Network usage for app performance. This will help you identify performance issues.
Unit Testing and Instrumentation Testing:
JUnit and Espresso: Test code functionality and user interface using automated testing.
2. General problem solving techniques
Crash Analysis:
Crash Logs: Analyze crash logs using Logcat or Firebase Crashlytics. Identify the correct stack trace and segment that caused the crash.
Exception Handling: Appropriate in code try-catch Ensure possible exception handling using blocks.
UI/UX Issues:
Device Emulators and Real Devices: Test the UI on different screen sizes and resolutions. Use emulators and real devices.
Layout Inspector: Check UI layout and elements using Android Studio's Layout Inspector.
Performance Issues:
Memory Leaks: Identify memory leaks using Memory Profiler.
Slow Performance: Identify performance issues using Methods and Functions.
Network Issues:
Network Profiler: Use Network Profiler to trace HTTP requests and responses.
API Errors: Review server side logs and response codes to identify the cause of API call errors.
Configuration Issues:
Manifest File: AndroidManifest.xml Check the configuration file and ensure that all necessary permissions and settings are configured correctly.
Gradle Sync: Identify errors in Gradle build files and update required dependencies.
3. Advanced debugging techniques
Remote Debugging:
Remote Debugging Tools: Use Android Studio or Chrome DevTools to debug applications on physical devices or other systems.
ProGuard/R8 Rules:
Obfuscation Issues: Identify obfuscated code or classes when using ProGuard or R8 and confirm the necessary debugging information.
Custom Debugging Tools:
Custom Logging: Create custom debugging tools for advanced logging and debugging, such as printing log messages specifically in debug mode.
Conclusion
Troubleshooting and debugging are integral parts of Android application development. Identify and resolve issues using Android Studio Debugger, Logcat, Lint Tools, and Android Profiler. Apply techniques for Crash Analysis, UI/UX Issues, Performance Issues, Network Issues, and Configuration Issues. Using Remote Debugging and Custom Debugging Tools as advanced debugging techniques, you can analyze problems more deeply.
Advanced Topics
Advanced topics such as dependency injection and testing.
1. Dependency injection
Dependency injection is a design pattern that simplifies dependency management. This helps maintain weak relationships between classes, which makes code easier to maintain and test.
Dependency Injection Framework
Dagger 2:
Dagger 2 is a powerful dependency injection framework that provides compile-time dependency injection.
Initial setup:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.dagger:dagger:2.x'
annotationProcessor 'com.google.dagger:dagger-compiler:2.x'
}
Main annotation usage:
java
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@Module
public class NetworkModule {
@Provides
public OkHttpClient provideOkHttpClient() {
return new OkHttpClient();
}
}
@Component(modules = {NetworkModule.class})
public interface AppComponent {
void inject(MyActivity activity);
}
Example of injection:
java
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@Inject
OkHttpClient okHttpClient;
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
DaggerAppComponent.create().inject(this);
}
Hilt:
Hilt is a simple dependency injection library based on Dagger suitable for Android.
Initial setup:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.dagger:hilt-android:2.x'
kapt 'com.google.dagger:hilt-android-compiler:2.x'
}
Using annotations:
java
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@HiltAndroidApp
public class MyApp extends Application {}
@Inject
MyService myService;
@AndroidEntryPoint
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {}
2. testing
Testing is an important part of ensuring application quality. This ensures that the application is working properly and will not cause problems with future changes.
Testing types and tools
Unit testing:
JUnit: The main library for unit testing used to write test cases.
java
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@Test
public void testAddition() {
assertEquals(4, 2 + 2);
}
Mockito: Used to create mock objects.
java
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@Mock
MyService myService;
@Before
public void setup() {
MockitoAnnotations.initMocks(this);
}
@Test
public void testServiceCall() {
when(myService.getData()).thenReturn("Mock Data");
// Test code here
}
Instrumentation Testing:
Espresso: Used for user interface testing.
java
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@Test
public void testButtonClick() {
onView(withId(R.id.my_button)).perform(click());
onView(withId(R.id.result_text)).check(matches(withText("Clicked")));
}
UI Automator: Used to test interactions between different apps.
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@Test
public void testSwitchActivity() {
UiDevice device = UiDevice.getInstance(getInstrumentation());
device.findObject(By.text("Open New Activity")).click();
UiObject newActivity = device.findObject(By.text("New Activity"));
assertTrue(newActivity.exists());
}
End-to-end testing:
Firebase Test Lab: Cloud based tool for testing applications on different devices.
Testing techniques
Fast and Slow Testing:
Unit Tests: Run quickly and test only single functionality.
Integration Tests: Tests how multiple units or modules work together.
Mocking and Stubbing:
Mocks: Used to test the behavior of specific components, such as API calls.
Stubs: Used to test specific functions with pre-defined return values.
Test Coverage:
Code Coverage Tools: Measure code coverage as part of the testing process, such as using JaCoCo.
Conclusion
Dependency injection and testing are essential parts of advanced Android application development. Dagger 2 and Hilt are used for dependency injection management, which increases the maintainability of the code. JUnit, Mockito, Espresso, and UI Automator are used for testing activities that ensure code quality and help identify bugs. Using these tools and techniques, you can build more efficient and reliable applications.
Course Project
Complete app projects that incorporate the concepts learned.
App Project Name: “Task Manager”
This app will help users create, edit and delete tasks. It will include all concepts learned including UI/UX design, dependency injection, data storage, networking, and testing.
1. Project setup
Creating a new project:
Create a new project in Android Studio and name it “Task Manager”.
Select Kotlin or Java for the project, and select Empty Activity.
Dependency injection setup:
Add Hilt or Dagger 2.
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// build.gradle (Project)
buildscript {
dependencies {
classpath "com.google.dagger:hilt-android-gradle-plugin:2.x"
}
}
// build.gradle (Module)
plugins {
id 'com.android.application'
id 'kotlin-android'
id 'kotlin-capt'
id 'dagger.hilt.android.plugin'
}
dependencies {
implementation 'com.google.dagger:hilt-android:2.x'
kapt 'com.google.dagger:hilt-android-compiler:2.x'
}
Dependency injection configuration:
kotlin
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// MyApp.kt
@HiltAndroidApp
class MyApp : Application()
kotlin
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// TaskModule.kt
@Module
@InstallIn(SingletonComponent::class)
object TaskModule {
@Provides
@Singleton
fun provideTaskRepository(): TaskRepository = TaskRepositoryImpl()
}
2. User interface design
Layout Design:
Activity Layout: Create a layout for a main activity where users can view and manage tasks.
xml
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<!-- activity_main.xml -->
<RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent">
<RecyclerView
android:id="@+id/recyclerView"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"/>
<FloatingActionButton
android:id="@+id/fab_add_task"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:layout_alignParentBottom="true"
android:layout_alignParentEnd="true"
android:src="@drawable/ic_add" />
</RelativeLayout>
Item Layout: Create the layout for a task item.
xml
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<!-- task_item.xml -->
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:orientation="horizontal"
android:padding="16dp">
<TextView
android:id="@+id/text_task"
android:layout_width="0dp"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:layout_weight="1"
android:textSize="18sp"/>
<ImageButton
android:id="@+id/button_delete"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:src="@drawable/ic_delete"/>
</LinearLayout>
UI Components:
RecyclerView: To display the list of tasks.
FloatingActionButton: For adding new tasks.
3. Data Storage and Management
Room Database Setup:
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dependencies {
implementation "androidx.room:room-runtime:2.x"
capt "androidx.room:room-compiler:2.x"
}
kotlin
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// TaskEntity.kt
@Entity(tableName = "tasks")
data class TaskEntity(
@PrimaryKey(autoGenerate = true) val id: Int = 0,
val description: String
)
kotlin
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// TaskDao.kt
@Knife
interface TaskDao {
@Insert
suspend fun insert(task: TaskEntity)
@Query("SELECT * FROM tasks")
fun getAllTasks(): LiveData<List<TaskEntity>>
@Delete
suspend fun delete(task: TaskEntity)
}
kotlin
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// TaskDatabase.kt
@Database(entities = [TaskEntity::class], version = 1)
abstract class TaskDatabase : RoomDatabase() {
abstract fun taskDao(): TaskDao
}
kotlin
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// TaskRepository.kt
class TaskRepository @Inject constructor(private val taskDao: TaskDao) {
fun getAllTasks(): LiveData<List<TaskEntity>> = taskDao.getAllTasks()
suspend fun addTask(task: TaskEntity) = taskDao.insert(task)
suspend fun deleteTask(task: TaskEntity) = taskDao.delete(task)
}
4. Networking and API integration
Retrofit setup:
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dependencies {
implementation 'com.squareup.retrofit2:retrofit:2.x'
implementation 'com.squareup.retrofit2:converter-gson:2.x'
}
kotlin
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// ApiService.kt
interface ApiService {
@GET("tasks")
suspend fun getTasks(): List<TaskResponse>
}
// RetrofitInstance.kt
object RetrofitInstance {
private val retrofit by lazy {
Retrofit.Builder()
.baseUrl("https://api.example.com/")
.addConverterFactory(GsonConverterFactory.create())
.build()
}
val api: ApiService by lazy {
retrofit.create(ApiService::class.java)
}
}
Data Repository Update:
kotlin
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class TaskRepository @Inject constructor(
private val taskDao: TaskDao,
private val apiService: ApiService
) {
fun getAllTasks(): LiveData<List<TaskEntity>> = taskDao.getAllTasks()
suspend fun addTask(task: TaskEntity) = taskDao.insert(task)
suspend fun deleteTask(task: TaskEntity) = taskDao.delete(task)
suspend fun fetchTasksFromApi() {
val tasks = apiService.getTasks()
tasks.forEach { task ->
taskDao.insert(TaskEntity(description = task.description))
}
}
}
5. testing
Unit Testing:
kotlin
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@RunWith(JUnit4::class)
class TaskRepositoryTest {
private latinit var taskDao: TaskDao
private lateinit var taskRepository: TaskRepository
@Before
fun setup() {
// Initialize in-memory database and DAOs
taskDao = ...
taskRepository = TaskRepository(taskDao)
}
@Test
fun testAddTask() = runBlocking {
val task = TaskEntity(description = "New Task")
taskRepository.addTask(task)
assertEquals(1, taskDao.getAllTasks().value?.size)
}
}
Instrumentation Testing:
kotlin
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@RunWith(AndroidJUnit4::class)
class MainActivityTest {
@Rule
@JvmField
val activityRule = ActivityTestRule(MainActivity::class.java)
@Test
fun testTaskAddition() {
onView(withId(R.id.fab_add_task)).perform(click())
onView(withId(R.id.text_task)).check(matches(withText("New Task")))
}
}
6. Disclosure of the app
Play Store Submission:
App Signing: Generate signing key for app.
Google Play Console: Fill in app details, such as screenshots, descriptions, and content ratings.
App Upload:
Upload APK/AAB: Upload your APK or AAB file to the Google Play console.
Review: Review all information and submit the app.
Conclusion
This project will help you to apply important concepts of Android application development in practice. Simplify dependency management between different pieces of code using dependency injection, ensure effective data management using database and networking techniques, and ensure app quality using testing techniques.
Appendices
Glossary of terms, additional resources and code snippets.
Glossary of Terms
Activity: A single screen that interacts with the user.
Fragment: A UI element that is used as part of an Activity and acts as a reusable UI component.
ViewModel: An architecture component used for UI related data storage and management.
LiveData: A lifecycle-object that notifies the UI when data changes.
Repository: A data management class that provides a source of data for all.
Room Database: An abstraction layer that manages SQLite databases.
Retrofit: An HTTP client library that simplifies networking.
Dependency Injection: A design pattern that provides dependencies between different pieces of code.
Hilt: A dependency injection library based on Dagger.
Gradle: A build automation tool that manages application dependencies and build configuration.
JUnit: A unit testing framework used to test the functionality of code.
Espresso: A UI testing framework used to test user interfaces.
Firebase: A mobile platform that provides real-time database, authentication, and other services.
Additional resources
Android Developers Official Documentation: developer.android.com
Official documentation and guidelines that provide detailed information about the Android SDK and APIs.
Stack Overflow: stackoverflow.com
Find questions and answers about programming problems and solutions.
GitHub: github.com
For open source projects and code resources.
Android Jetpack: developer.android.com/jetpack
Jetpack libraries and components for Android application development.
Google Codelabs: codelabs.developers.google.com
Interactive tutorials and practical guides.
Medium: medium.com
Blogs and articles related to Android development.
Code Snippets
Hello World Activity:
kotlin
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// MainActivity.kt
class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {
override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main)
val textView = findViewById<TextView>(R.id.textView)
textView.text = "Hello World!"
}
}
Basic RecyclerView Adapter:
kotlin
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class TaskAdapter(private val tasks: List<Task>) : RecyclerView.Adapter<TaskAdapter.TaskViewHolder>() {
override fun onCreateViewHolder(parent: ViewGroup, viewType: Int): TaskViewHolder {
val view = LayoutInflater.from(parent.context).inflate(R.layout.task_item, parent, false)
return TaskViewHolder(view)
}
override fun onBindViewHolder(holder: TaskViewHolder, position: Int) {
val task = tasks[position]
holder.textView.text = task.description
}
override fun getItemCount() = tasks.size
class TaskViewHolder(itemView: View) : RecyclerView.ViewHolder(itemView) {
val textView: TextView = itemView.findViewById(R.id.text_task)
}
}
Retrofit API Call:
kotlin
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interface ApiService {
@GET("tasks")
suspend fun getTasks(): List<TaskResponse>
}
// Making a network call
class TaskRepository @Inject constructor(private val apiService: ApiService) {
suspend fun fetchTasks(): List<TaskResponse> {
return apiService.getTasks()
}
}
Room Database Operation:
kotlin
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// Inserting data into Room Database
class TaskRepository @Inject constructor(private val taskDao: TaskDao) {
suspend fun addTask(task: TaskEntity) {
taskDao.insert(task)
}
}
// Fetching data
class TaskViewModel @ViewModelInject constructor(private val taskRepository: TaskRepository) : ViewModel() {
val tasks: LiveData<List<TaskEntity>> = taskDao.getAllTasks()
}
Unit Test with Mockito:
kotlin
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@RunWith(JUnit4::class)
class TaskRepositoryTest {
@Mock
latinit var taskDao: TaskDao
private lateinit var taskRepository: TaskRepository
@Before
fun setup() {
MockitoAnnotations.initMocks(this)
taskRepository = TaskRepository(taskDao)
}
@Test
fun testAddTask() = runBlocking {
val task = TaskEntity(description = "Test Task")
taskRepository.addTask(task)
verify(taskDao).insert(task)
}
}
Espresso UI Test:
kotlin
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@RunWith(AndroidJUnit4::class)
class MainActivityTest {
@Rule
@JvmField
val activityRule = ActivityTestRule(MainActivity::class.java)
@Test
fun testTaskAddition() {
onView(withId(R.id.fab_add_task)).perform(click())
onView(withId(R.id.text_task)).check(matches(withText("New Task")))
}
}
Conclusion
A glossary of terms will help you understand various Android development terms, additional resources will help you learn more in-depth, and code snippets will help you implement. All this information can be helpful in your Android application development project and will prepare you to build a full-fledged app.
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