This textbook on Android Application Development offers a practical and comprehensive introduction to building modern mobile applications. It covers the fundamentals of mobile computing, Android architecture, and the tools required to develop efficient and user-friendly apps. The book guides learners through the complete development process, from understanding basic concepts to creating functional applications.
Key topics include Android application structure, layouts, menus, widgets, and activity lifecycle, along with database management using SQLite. The content is designed to help students gain hands-on experience in designing interfaces, managing app components, and working with real-time data in mobile environments.
Written in simple and clear language, the book is supported with examples and practical exercises to strengthen learning and application skills. It serves as a valuable resource for beginners and aspiring developers who want to build a strong foundation in Android development and explore opportunities in the growing mobile application industry.
1. Introduction to Mobile Computing
1.1 Mobile Computing : Introduction to Mobile.
1.1.1 Computing.
1.1.2 Applications.
1.1.3 Limitations.
1.1.4 Architecture.
1.1.5 Characteristics of Mobile Communication.
1.2 Cellular Overview: Cellular networks.
1.2.1 Cellular concept.
1.2.2 Location Management.
1.2.3 Handoffs Noise and its effects on mobile.
1.2.4 Understanding GSM and CDMA, FDMA, TDMA.
2. Introduction to Android
2.1 Overview and history of Android operating system.
2.1.1 Overview and history of Android operating system
2.1.2 Introduction to Google Play Store.
2.1.3 Features of android operating system.
2.1.4 Android Architecture.
2.1.5 Setting up development environment.
2.1.6 Dalvik Virtual.
2.2 Machine & .apk file extension.
2.2.1 Machine
2.2.2 .apk file extension
2.2.3 Android Devices.
2.2.4 Setting up development environment and Software development kit.
2.2.5 Android API levels (versions & version names).
3. Android Application Structure
3.1 Design criteria for Android Application.
3.2 Hardware Design Consideration.
3.3 Design Demands For Android application.
3.4 Manifest.
3.5 .xml and .java file.
3.6 Layouts & Drawable Resources.
3.7 Intent.
3.8 Activity.
3.9 Activity Lifecycle and Manifest and First sample Application.
4. Android Layouts and Menu
4.1 Android Layouts.
4.2 Linear Layout.
4.3 Relative Layout.
4.4 Constraint Layout.
4.5 Frame Layout.
4.6 Table Layout.
4.7 Android Menu.
4.8 Option Menu.
4.9 Context Menu.
4.10 Popup Menu.
4.11 Android Fragments.
5. Android Widgets
5.1 Introducing views and view groups.
5.2 UI Widgets.
5.3 Working with Buttons. NO
5.4 Toggle Button.
5.5 Checkbox.
5.6 Custom Checkbox.
5.7 List View and Custom List View.
5.8 Date Picker and Time Picker.
5.9 Vertical and Horizontal scroll View.
5.10 Search View and Search View on Toolbar.
6. Database - SQLite
6.1 Introducing SQLite.
6.2 SQL Lite Open Helper and creating a database.
6.3 Opening and closing a database.
6.4 Working with cursors Inserts, Updates, and Delete.
BCA-603 | Semester VI
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (BCA)
As per U.G.C. guidelines and also on the basis of the revised syllabus of Kaviyatri Bahinabai Chaudhary North Maharashtra University with effect from Academic Year 2024-25.
Also useful for all Universities.
