Android Development

Software Development Android Live
Android Development
Duration

120 Days

Chapters

10

Levels
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Beginner Android Development in Jodhpur | Techpifurious IT Training & Development

Beginner Android Development – Jodhpur

Techpifurious IT Training & Development • Jodhpur, Rajasthan
No prior coding required Kotlin-first Hands-on projects

Start from absolute zero and build your first real Android apps—step by step. This beginner pathway focuses on clear explanations, gentle pacing, and lots of practice. You’ll learn modern Kotlin, get comfortable in Android Studio, and ship simple, working apps that you’ll be proud to show.

What you’ll be able to do

Build multi-screen apps with buttons, inputs, lists, and images.
Understand Android basics: Activities, Intents, and the app lifecycle.
Design clean layouts using ConstraintLayout and Material components.
Store user data with SharedPreferences and a beginner-friendly Room intro.
Fetch simple JSON from the web (read-only) and display it neatly.
Debug and test the essentials so your app actually works on devices.

Who is this for?

  • Absolute beginners who’ve never coded before.
  • Students exploring mobile development for the first time.
  • Switchers coming from non-tech or web backgrounds.

Tools you’ll use

Android Studio Kotlin Gradle Material 3 Basics Git (intro) Emulator & Real Device

Syllabus (Beginner)

Module 0: Orientation & Setup Start here

Get your development environment ready and understand how Android apps are structured at a high level.

  • Install Android Studio & SDK; set up Emulator and connect a real device
  • Tour of Android Studio (Project view, Gradle, Logcat, Layout Editor)
  • Create your first “Hello Android” app and run it
  • How projects are organized (manifests, Java/Kotlin, res/)
  • Basic troubleshooting (common setup issues)
Mini Project: Hello Card – a screen with your photo, name, and a button
Module 1: Programming Foundations (No Experience Needed) Kotlin basics

Learn the building blocks of code in a calm, beginner-friendly way using Kotlin.

  • What is a program? Variables, types, expressions, and operators
  • Inputs, outputs, and string templates
  • Conditions (if/else) and loops (for/while)
  • Functions and parameters; scope and basics of immutability
  • Reading errors and using Logcat for print-style debugging
Practice Pack: 10 short Kotlin logic exercises
Module 2: Your First Screens – Views & Layouts UI basics

Design simple, clean layouts and connect them to code.

  • XML layouts vs. Kotlin code; previewing UIs
  • TextView, ImageView, Button, EditText basics
  • ConstraintLayout essentials (constraints, chains, guidelines)
  • Material components at a glance (elevation, shape, color)
  • Click listeners and showing Toast/Snackbar messages
Mini Project: Quote Generator – tap a button to show a random quote
Module 3: Multi-Screen Apps – Activities & Intents Navigation

Move between screens and pass data like a pro (but beginner-style!).

  • Activity lifecycle made simple (onCreate to onDestroy)
  • Explicit vs. implicit Intents (opening your screen vs. phone dialer, etc.)
  • Passing small data between Activities (Intent extras)
  • Back stack, Up vs. Back, and common pitfalls
Mini Project: Contact Share – enter a name & number on Screen A and show it on Screen B
Module 4: Lists the Easy Way – RecyclerView (Beginner) Data display

Show collections of items beautifully and efficiently.

  • When to use RecyclerView vs. ScrollView
  • Adapter and ViewHolder – intuitive mental model
  • Simple list of text items; item click handlers
  • Empty state and basic list styling (dividers, padding)
Mini Project: Todo (Offline) – add items to a simple task list
Module 5: Save It! SharedPreferences & Room (Intro) Local data

Persist small bits of data and get a friendly introduction to Room.

  • SharedPreferences for simple key-value storage (theme, name, flags)
  • When SharedPreferences is not enough
  • Room (beginner view): entities, DAO, and a tiny data table
  • Basic migration thinking (keep it stable as you grow)
Mini Project: Notes Lite – store short notes locally (add/delete)
Module 6: Talk to the Internet (Read-Only) Networking intro

Fetch simple JSON from a safe public API and render it in a list.

  • What is an API? HTTP, JSON, and status codes in plain English
  • OkHttp/Retrofit (pick one) to make GET requests
  • Gson/Moshi (basic) to turn JSON into Kotlin data classes
  • Error handling & loading states (progress bars, retry)
Mini Project: News/Quotes Feed – fetch and display items from a public endpoint
Module 7: Make It Feel Good – UX Polish & Accessibility Design sense

Small touches that make beginner apps feel delightful and inclusive.

  • Spacing, typography, and color basics (Material 3 starter)
  • Input validation and helpful error messages
  • Dark mode toggle (SharedPreferences)
  • Accessibility basics: content descriptions, contrast, touch targets
Mini Project: Settings Panel – theme switch + simple preferences screen
Module 8: Debugging, Testing & Sharing Your App Quality

Find bugs faster, test the critical bits, and share an installable build.

  • Reading stack traces, using Logcat filters, and breakpoints
  • JUnit (very basics) for small logic pieces
  • Generating a debug APK and installing it on a phone
  • Intro to Git: init, commit, push to GitHub (solo developer workflow)
Mini Project: Ship a Debug APK to a friend for feedback
Module 9: Beginner Capstone – Multi-Screen Utility App Showcase

Combine everything you’ve learned into a small but complete app.

  • Plan scopes & features (simple requirements)
  • 2–3 screens with navigation and basic state
  • Local storage (SharedPreferences or a tiny Room table)
  • Optional: one read-only API call for extra points
  • Final polish: icons, splash, app name, and theme
Capstone Ideas: Habit Tracker • Expense Splitter • Unit Converter • Recipe Cards

Ready to start? This beginner track is crafted for clarity and momentum—perfect for your first steps into Android. When you’re done, we’ll move you to the Intermediate pathway next.

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Instructor:
Pankaj Israni