Mobile Application Development BIS654C

Module 1 Overview

Introduction to Android OS: Android Description - Open Handset Alliance - Android. Ecosystem - Android versions - Android Activity - Features of Android - Android Architecture Stack Linux Kernel.

Configuration of Android Environment: Operating System - Java JDK Android SDK - Android Development Tools (ADT) - Android Virtual Devices (AVDs) - Emulators Dalvik Virtual Machine - Differences between JVM and DVM - Steps to Install and Configure Eclipse and SDK.

(Chapters 1 & 2)

Module 2 Overview

Create the first android application: Directory Structure.

Android User Interface: Understanding the Components of a screen - Linear Layout - Absolute Layout - Frame. Layout Relative Layout - Table Layout.

(Chapters 3 & 4)

Module 3 Overview

Designing User Interface with View: Text View - Button - Image Button - Edit Text Check Box - Toggle Button - Radio Button and Radio Group - Progress Bar - Auto complete Text View - Spinner - List View - Grid View - Image View - Scroll View - Custom Toast - Alert - Time and Date Picker.

(Chapter 5)

Module 4 Overview

Activity: Introduction - Intent - Intent filter - Activity life cycle - Broadcast life cycle Service.

Multimedia: Android System Architecture - Play Audio and Video - Text to Speech.

(Chapters 6 & 7)

Module 5 Overview

SQLite Database in Android: SQLite Database - Creation and Connection of the database - Transactions.

Case Study: SMS Telephony and Location Based Service