Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development

Meta introduces mobile development before moving into the tools used to build an Android application. Emulation and Android Studio setup lead into a simple app. This is an entry point for learners who want to understand the development environment before taking on a larger Kotlin project.

What you will learn

• Explain the basic Android development workflow.
• Set up and explore Android Studio and an emulator.
• Build an introductory Android application.

Who this suits

Beginners with basic web-navigation skills; Meta does not require previous development experience.

Before you enroll

Check the Android Studio version and machine requirements before starting. Screens and setup steps can differ from the current IDE, so consult Android’s documentation when a menu has changed.

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Put it into practice

Create a one-screen app that displays a greeting. Run it in an emulator, change a label and describe the steps between editing the project and seeing the result.

Source and review

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