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Unit 1 Introduction To Android

This document provides an introduction to Android, covering its definition, features, and history of mobile software development. It details the Android platform architecture, SDK tools, and the components of Android applications, including intents and permissions. Additionally, it discusses managing application resources and the structure of the Android Manifest file.

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Unit 1 Introduction To Android

This document provides an introduction to Android, covering its definition, features, and history of mobile software development. It details the Android platform architecture, SDK tools, and the components of Android applications, including intents and permissions. Additionally, it discusses managing application resources and the structure of the Android Manifest file.

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Unit 1: Introduction to Android

1. Introduction to Android
 Definition of Android OS.
 Features of Android (open-source, customizable, multi-tasking, etc.).
 Android versions & API levels (Cupcake to latest).

2. History of Mobile Software Development


 Evolution from feature phones to smartphones.
 Mobile OS Timeline: Symbian → Windows Mobile → iOS → Android.
 Rise of app-based ecosystems.

3. The Open Handset Alliance (OHA)


 Consortium led by Google.
 Includes hardware manufacturers, software developers, and carriers.
 Goal: Open standards for mobile devices.

4. The Android Platform


 Based on Linux kernel.
 Architecture: Linux Kernel, Libraries & Android Runtime (ART), Application Framework,
Applications.
 Components: Activity, Service, Content Provider, Broadcast Receiver.

5. Android SDK (Software Development Kit)


 Tools: Android Studio, Emulator, adb (Android Debug Bridge).
 SDK components: API Libraries, Tools, Platform Tools, Build Tools.

6. Building a Sample Android Application


 Steps:
 1. Create a new project in Android Studio.
 2. Design UI using XML.
 3. Write code in Java/Kotlin.
 4. Run on Emulator or physical device.
 Simple “Hello World” app.
7. Anatomy of Android Applications
 Components: Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers.
 Supporting files: AndroidManifest.xml, resource files (res/), assets.

8. Android Terminologies
 APK: Android Package
 AVD: Android Virtual Device
 Gradle: Build automation tool
 API: Application Programming Interface
 SDK: Software Development Kit

9. Core Android Components


 Application Context: Global context for app lifecycle.
 Activities: UI components.
 Services: Background operations.
 Intents: Messaging object to request an action.

10. Receiving and Broadcasting Intents


 Implicit Intents: Call other apps (e.g., camera).
 Explicit Intents: Call specific app components.
 BroadcastReceiver: Respond to system/global events.

11. Android Manifest File


 Essential configuration file.
 Declares components, permissions, app details.
 Sample entries: <activity>, <service>, <uses-permission>.

12. Using Intent Filters


 Declares capability to handle specific intents.
 Enables launching of apps through actions like SEND, VIEW.

13. Permissions
 Required for accessing device features.
 Declared in Manifest (INTERNET, CAMERA, etc.).
 Runtime permissions (Android 6.0+).
14. Managing Application Resources
 Organized in /res/ folder.
 Types: drawable, layout, values, menu, raw.
 Supports localization and screen densities.

15. Working with Different Types of Resources


 Access using R class.
 Example: R.layout.main_activity, R.string.app_name.
 Use of getResources() and ContextCompat.

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