Complete Android Application Developer Roadmap
Month Week Topics Activities
Introduction to Android & Java/Kotlin: Install Android Studio, set up an Android
Month
1 Basic Java/Kotlin syntax, variables, data project, and write basic Java/Kotlin
1
types, operators. programs.
Android Studio Basics: Project structure, Create a "Hello World" app in Android
2
emulator setup, running simple apps. Studio, explore the project structure.
XML Layouts: LinearLayout,
Design basic UIs with different layouts and
3 RelativeLayout, ConstraintLayout, and
elements (e.g., buttons, textviews).
basic UI elements.
UI Elements & Views: TextView, EditText, Build a simple app with form inputs,
4
Button, ImageView, etc. buttons, and text displays.
Month UI Fundamentals: Using themes, styles, Implement custom themes and styles, set
1
2 and colors. up color palettes for UI elements.
Basic Event Handling: Handling button
Create a basic app that responds to button
2 clicks, touch events, and user
clicks and user actions.
interaction.
Android Views & Widgets: RecyclerView, Build a simple app with a list of items using
3
ListView, GridView. RecyclerView and implement click actions.
Layouts & Design Principles: Material Redesign the previous app using Material
4
Design basics, consistent UI patterns. Design principles.
Month Activities & Intents: Navigating between Build an app with multiple activities and
1
3 activities, passing data between them. data transfer between them using intents.
Fragments: Lifecycle, communication Create an app with multiple fragments and
2
between activities and fragments. manage their lifecycle.
Store simple user data using
Data Storage: SharedPreferences,
3 SharedPreferences, and display stored data
Internal & External storage.
in the app.
SQLite Database: Introduction to
Build a simple app that stores and retrieves
4 databases, creating tables, querying
data using SQLite.
data, and managing data.
Implement background tasks like fetching
Month Background Tasks: AsyncTask, Services,
1 data from a server using AsyncTask or a
4 and Broadcast Receivers.
Service.
Networking Basics: Introduction to
Build an app that fetches data from a
2 networking in Android, using HTTP,
RESTful API and displays it in a RecyclerView.
RESTful APIs, and JSON parsing.
Month Week Topics Activities
JSON Parsing & Gson: Parsing JSON data, Parse JSON responses using Gson and
3
Gson library. display data in UI components.
UI Testing: Introduction to UI testing, Write unit and UI tests for the apps you’ve
4
Espresso framework. developed.
Month Kotlin Basics: Kotlin syntax, null safety, Refactor existing Java apps into Kotlin and
1
5 higher-order functions, lambdas. explore Kotlin-specific features.
Kotlin Advanced Features: Extension
Implement Kotlin coroutines for background
2 functions, coroutines for asynchronous
tasks and explore Kotlin’s extensions.
programming.
Kotlin Multiplatform: Introduction to
Explore Kotlin Multiplatform for writing
3 Kotlin for cross-platform development
shared code between Android and iOS.
(Android + iOS).
Advanced UI Design: Custom Views, Create custom views and add animations
4
Canvas, animations. (e.g., buttons, loading spinners).
Firebase Integration: Firebase
Month Integrate Firebase authentication into an
1 authentication, real-time database,
6 app and manage data with Firestore.
Firestore.
Firebase Cloud Messaging: Push
Set up push notifications using Firebase
2 notifications with Firebase Cloud
Cloud Messaging in your app.
Messaging (FCM).
Location Services: Using GPS, Maps API, Implement location-based services (e.g.,
3
location-based features. showing user’s location on a map).
Google APIs: Google Maps, Google Add Google Maps and Places APIs to your
4
Places, and other APIs. app, and allow users to interact with maps.
Create an app with Material Design
Month Material Components: Using Material UI
1 components like floating action buttons,
7 components for enhanced UI design.
snackbars, etc.
App Performance Optimization: Optimize your app for performance,
2 Memory management, reducing battery including image loading, memory usage,
consumption. and battery life.
App Security: Secure coding practices, Implement app security practices like secure
3
data encryption. data storage and encryption.
App Deployment: Preparing for app
Build and publish your first app to the
4 release, signing APK, publishing on
Google Play Store.
Google Play.
Month Week Topics Activities
Month Advanced Features: App widgets, Add widgets and background services (e.g.,
1
8 background tasks, and services. background music, notifications).
Android Jetpack: LiveData, ViewModel, Use Android Jetpack components for better
2
Navigation component. app architecture and state management.
Custom Libraries & SDKs: Creating
Build and publish a custom Android library
3 reusable libraries and SDKs for Android
that can be reused across multiple apps.
apps.
Implement continuous integration and
Continuous Integration (CI): Setting up
4 delivery for automated testing and
CI/CD pipelines for Android apps.
deployment (e.g., using GitHub Actions).
Start planning your final Android app
Month Project Planning: Choose a final project,
1 project, design wireframes, and map out
9 gather requirements, design wireframes.
app functionality.
Final Project Development (Part 1):
Begin building the main components of your
2 Implement app structure, activities, and
final project, including UI and core features.
core features.
Final Project Development (Part 2):
Implement backend services, connect your
3 Backend integration, Firebase/Database
app with Firebase or an external API.
setup.
Final Project Deployment & Testing: Perform testing, finalize the app, and
4
Final testing, debugging, optimization. publish it to the Google Play Store.
