Once upon a time, iOS app developers were the ones in demand. Now the mobile world has busted wide open and Android is a fierce rival, not to mention a truly exciting area to dive into. App development is advancing at a rapid pace and theres always something new and innovative being produced somewhere. With this course, you can jump right in and get involved yourself; who knows, maybe the next must have Android app will be one of your own creations! Quick, Easy ProgrammingCreate, test and run Android apps Learn the ins and outs of Android StudioGain a solid skill set applicable to all app development projectsGet practical, hands on experience in building mobile appsPick up the latest changes in the newest version of AndroidLearn Android App Development from a Beginners PerspectiveThis course has a whopping 119 lectures and 9 hours of content; enough to take you from zero to Android app hero in no time. If you have a basic understanding of the Java programming language and an interest in app development, youll be the perfect student. The course starts off by introducing you to all essential software youll need (namely, Android Studio), and will take you through the installation process. Once thats done youll go through all of the essential Android components, learning how they work to build up a foundation of knowledge. From there, youll get started with hands-on experience by creating your own practical Android app. Youll demonstrate the concepts youve just learned and put your new found skills to the test by building an app from start to finish, complete with database creation, fragment management, custom array adapters, Android preferences and more. By the time youre finished, youll be a verified Android app expert. Tools UsedAndroid Studio: Android Studio is the official Interactive Development Environment (IDE) for Android app development. Its used by all Android developers and, despite its complexity and power, is relatively easy to pick up once you have some background knowledge* This course was published in January 2016 and teaches the most up to date operating system and development tools available.