ANDROID APP DEVELOPMENT WITH AI Specialization.

Module 1: Android Fundamentals

• Introduction to Android Development: Get started with the platform basics and ecosystem.

• Android Studio Installation & Setup: Learn how to configure your development environment.

• Project Structure: Understand how an Android project is organized.

• Kotlin/Java Programming Basics: Master essential core concepts including variables, data types, operators, conditional statements, loops, functions, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).

• Android Activity Lifecycle: Learn the core operational stages of an Android app component.

• Intents & Navigation: Understand how to pass data and navigate between different screens.

• Git & GitHub Fundamentals: Learn the basics of version control to manage your codebase.

Module 2: Android UI Design

• Android Views & Layouts: Master UI design using layouts like ConstraintLayout and LinearLayout.

• Material Design Components: Implement modern design guidelines and components.

• Lists & Components: Work with dynamic lists using RecyclerView and ListView, as well as modular Fragments.

• Navigation & Menus: Build user interfaces with menus and Navigation Drawers.

• Forms & Validation: Create user forms and implement input validation.

• Advanced UI Design: Design responsive interfaces, handle image loading, and implement themes including Dark Mode.

Module 3: Firebase & APIs

• Firebase Services: Learn backend integration covering Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Realtime Database, Firebase Storage, and Push Notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging.

• REST API Fundamentals: Understand the core concepts of RESTful APIs and JSON parsing.

• API Integration: Integrate external APIs using modern networking libraries like Retrofit or Volley.

• Data & Security Operations: Learn how to execute CRUD operations and manage user authentication & authorization.

Module 4: AI for Android Applications

• Generative AI & Tools: Get an introduction to Generative AI, prompt engineering, and productivity tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and GitHub Copilot for Android development.

• AI Integration: Learn AI API integration for advanced features.

• AI Capabilities: Build speech-to-text, text-to-speech, AI chatbot development, and AI content generation features into apps.

• AI-Powered Applications: Put concepts together to design smart, AI-driven mobile applications.

Module 5: Deployment & Capstone Project

• Testing & Optimization: Master app testing, debugging techniques, and performance optimization.

• Release Management: Generate APKs/App Bundles, learn app signing, and get an overview of publishing on the Google Play Store.

• Professional Presence: Develop your professional code portfolio on GitHub.

• Final Capstone Project Development: Build, document, and present a practical final project.