Course Detail

Why Android? Well, Android is an operating system based on Linux which is used widely in electronics gadgets including mobile phones, gaming consoles and televisions. It functions on an open-source code that facilitates software to be easily modified and circulated by manufacturers, carriers and developers.

Google financed Android Inc. until 2005 when it decided to take over the company. The new Android was re-launched in 2007 in combination with the Open Handset Alliance. Google released the first Android based handset in 2008 and since then Android has been ruling the electronic gadget arena. The open framework of Android has aided developers in building community-driven projects that facilitate rapid advancements. Android has become the most popular mobility platform in terms of efficiency, customization and affordability.

According to research and market survey more than a billion smart phones have been shipped in 2013 which means that mobile phones are reaching out a large cross section of people. In fact, the number is predicted to touch 1.7 billion by 2017. People are using mobile devices more than ever now and as a result the demand for functional applications has increased manifold opening doors of opportunities for Android developers and designers. Among all the mobile devices sold in the previous year, Android based devices accounted for 80% of smart phones and 60.8% of tablet devices. Moreover, Google Play Store has reported over 50 billion downloads and more than 1 million published apps.

Just going by the numbers it is clear that this is the age of Android developers and designers. There is a sea of opportunity for Android developers with several electronic gadget manufacturing companies making gadgets that are compatible with this OS. Android’s open source code will bestow developers with unrestricted command over a device thus enhancing the chances of creating new applications for users. Android provides greater ad inventory of around 12% more than that of iOS. This is made possible with fewer market barriers and 40% less cost. Google has a unique ranking algorithm which works on user retention instead of raw downloads and is therefore more efficient in producing accurate and relevant data to the user in comparison to iOS. This algorithm has made Google Play Store more user friendly reaching out to maximum number of people all across the world.

Basic knowledge of Object Oriented Programming Language preferably JAVA.

Program Highlights

History of Android

Android Stack

Architecting Android Apps

Debugging and Testing Android Apps

Android Security Overview

Activities and User Interface

Action Bar and Navigation

Preferences

Advanced UI

Services

Broadcast Receivers

Data storage techniques and Content Providers

Lists and Adapters

Fragments

Candidates receive ASKY course completion certificate upon successful completion of course.