Here is a systematic and detailed micro-study plan for a Java Mobile Application Development course,
tailored for personal study. Each topic is broken into smaller study sessions, ensuring consistent progress.
Week-by-Week Micro-Study Plan
Week 1: Introduction to Mobile App Development
1. Overview of mobile platforms and mobile development trends.
2. Why Java for Android development?
3. Installations and setup:
o Install JDK and Android Studio.
o Configure Android Studio and set up an emulator.
o Run your first "Hello World" app.
Week 2: Core Java Essentials (Part 1)
1. Java Basics:
o Variables, Data Types, Operators.
o Control Statements: if, else, switch, loops.
2. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):
o Classes and Objects.
o Methods and Constructors.
3. Hands-On Practice:
o Create a simple Java program demonstrating OOP concepts.
Week 3: Core Java Essentials (Part 2)
1. Advanced OOP:
o Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation.
o Abstract Classes and Interfaces.
2. Collections Framework:
o ArrayList, HashMap, and HashSet.
o Iterating collections.
3. Exception Handling:
o try-catch blocks and custom exceptions.
4. Hands-On Practice:
o Build a program to store and retrieve student records using ArrayList.
Week 4: Android Basics
1. Understanding Android Studio:
o Project structure and Gradle build system.
o XML and Java integration.
2. Activities and Intents:
o Lifecycle of an Activity.
o Navigating between Activities using Intents.
3. Hands-On Practice:
o Create an app with two screens and navigation.
Week 5: Building User Interfaces
1. XML-Based Layout Design:
o LinearLayout, RelativeLayout, and ConstraintLayout.
o View components: TextView, EditText, Button.
2. Styling UI:
o Themes, colors, and drawable resources.
3. RecyclerView:
o Creating dynamic lists.
4. Hands-On Practice:
o Build a simple form and display submitted data in a RecyclerView.
Week 6: Working with Local Data
1. SharedPreferences:
o Storing simple key-value pairs.
2. SQLite Database:
o CRUD operations using SQLite.
3. Room Persistence Library:
o Setting up Room, defining Entities, and performing queries.
4. Hands-On Practice:
o Create a note-taking app with Room for data storage.
Week 7: Networking and APIs
1. Introduction to REST APIs:
o Basics of HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
o JSON parsing in Java.
2. Retrofit Library:
o Setting up Retrofit for API calls.
o Handling API responses and errors.
3. Hands-On Practice:
o Build an app to fetch and display weather data from a public API.
Week 8: Advanced Android Concepts
1. Background Processes:
o Services and WorkManager for long-running tasks.
2. UI Enhancements:
o Material Design principles.
o Animations and transitions.
3. Hands-On Practice:
o Add custom animations to an app.
Week 9: Firebase Integration
1. Firebase Authentication:
o Setting up Firebase in Android Studio.
o Google Sign-In and Email/Password Authentication.
2. Firebase Realtime Database and Firestore:
o Reading and writing data.
3. Firebase Cloud Messaging:
o Sending push notifications.
4. Hands-On Practice:
o Build a chat app with Firebase Authentication and Firestore.
Week 10: Back-End Integration with Spring Boot
1. Setting up Spring Boot:
o Creating a basic RESTful API.
o CRUD operations with MySQL/PostgreSQL.
2. Security and Authentication:
o JWT-based authentication for APIs.
3. Hands-On Practice:
o Develop a back-end for a To-Do List app and connect it to your Android app.
Week 11: Testing and Debugging
1. Debugging in Android Studio:
o Using Logcat and breakpoints.
2. Unit Testing:
o Writing tests using JUnit.
3. Android Testing Frameworks:
o UI testing with Espresso.
4. Hands-On Practice:
o Debug a sample app and write unit tests for a simple module.
Week 12: Deployment
1. Preparing Your App for Release:
o Generating APK and AAB files.
o Signing your app.
2. Publishing on Google Play Store:
o Setting up a Google Play Console account.
o Submitting your app and managing releases.
3. Hands-On Practice:
o Deploy a sample app to the Play Store (test or alpha release).
Capstone Projects
Beginner-Level Project (Week 13)
To-Do List App:
o Store data using SQLite or Room.
o Add basic CRUD functionality.
Intermediate-Level Project (Week 14)
Weather App:
o Fetch weather data using a public API.
o Display data dynamically with RecyclerView.
Advanced-Level Project (Week 15-16)
E-commerce App:
o User authentication with Firebase.
o Product catalog using Retrofit and RecyclerView.
o Implement a payment gateway.
Additional Weekly Practice
Daily Coding Challenges: Solve small coding problems (e.g., algorithm and data structure
exercises).
Weekend Practice: Revise topics and work on smaller components of capstone projects.
Tips for Personal Study
1. Use Documentation: Refer to official docs (Android, Firebase, Retrofit, etc.) frequently.
2. Video Tutorials: Supplement learning with YouTube or Udemy videos for visual understanding.
3. Community Support: Join forums like StackOverflow and Reddit for troubleshooting.
4. Build Daily: Create small features daily to keep yourself engaged and confident.
This micro-plan is flexible and ensures consistent learning through modular topics and projects. Let me
know if you'd like further customization!
