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for Android App Developers

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Introduction Android Gigs

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Shortcuts and Tricks Android Designs

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Get inspired Stay Updated

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Introduction

When Android launched in 2008, it was like a fish in a sea of sharks. In the span of a
few years, however, it went from being an underdog to one of the most popular mobile
operating systems in the market, decimating the lead of Nokia, Blackberry, and
Samsung. These were (and still are) billion dollar companies with years of experience in
the smartphone industry; it does not mean feat beating the big names at their own
game. But the new entrant won, and there are over 1.5 billion devices running on
Android today

Android market share since 2009

100
83%
78.9%
80 74.4%

60

40 36.4%

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1.6%
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2009 2011 2013 2015 2019
source: www.statista.com

And Android's plans for the future are even more exciting - domestic home appliances
are going to run on Android. Imagine the possibilities when you can control your lights,
TV, and other home appliances with Android. The demand for Android developers will
shoot through the roof. It will take time for the Android ecosystem to stabilize after the
addition of multiple new interfaces, but it’s a well-known fact that whenever a new
platform is introduced, new applications and developers follow.

It is a relatively young OS, but there are now several programming resources around
the internet, and if you don’t know what you’re looking for you can get lost trying to
sort through all the information.

So we’ve compiled a handy list that tells you where to find the things you need to make
your Android App development experience a breeze.

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TIPS, TRICKS, & ANDROID HACKS

Android Developer Hub

The official site for Android development tips, tricks, and hacks. It is the go-to website
for Android developers.

Android Open Source

Android is an open source platform and the source code is available for everyone to
customize to their needs. This website has all the guidelines one needs to follow to
create his/her own version of Android’s operating system.

Official Android channel from Google

The top source for the latest news, straight from the horse’s mouth. The site also has
helpful videos that provide shortcuts and tips, and lists the coding ethics to be
followed while developing Android Apps.

Android Developer Experts

The website medium.com has grown tremendously in a short period. This is a channel
where experts share their App development tricks and tutorials.

Android Arsenal

A categorized directory of free libraries and tools for Android developers, the Android
Arsenal has a premium version as well, although you really don’t need the paid version
unless you’re developing highly complex apps.

Android Library

A comprehensive portal for Android libraries and tools; it’s a very useful resource.

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FOR A DOSE OF MOTIVATION

Android Niceties

A collection of screenshots from the most beautiful Android apps. Get inspired and
make yours brighter and better.

Fragmented Podcast

Donn Felker and Kaushik Gopal host a bi-weekly podcast on building great
applications. It’s so good, we’re regular attendees, and we’re sure you’ll love it!

Android Developer Stories

When your code is just not working and you’ve tried every trick in the book, it’s time to
take a break. Anytime you’re dejected and feel like giving up, just head on over to this
site and get inspired (a lot of their stories focus on the difficulties Android devs
encounter before finding success!)

Official Google Blog on Android

This is the place where master developers converge to share their experiences. Hosted
and run by Google itself, the official Android blog helps you keep pace with latest
developments in the field.

THE VIBRANT ANDROID COMMUNITY

Stackoverflow is the most popular hangout for tech geeks and Android developers. The
world’s best and brightest gather here to collaborate & build great products. Create
your SOF account today!

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This is a place to host project files, including source code. It includes in-line editing,
wikis, and ticketing. Public projects are free while private projects start at 7 dollars a
month.

Reddit is a mini-internet in itself with sub-reddits on every conceivable topic under the
sun. One of the most active Android subreddits is the r/androiddev community, with
hourly posts and an active, vibrant group of enthusiastic Android developers from
around the world.

There are tons of Android forums out there. Don’t waste your
time researching which one to join. Below are the top four
Android forums. Get plugged in to keep up with the latest
stories from around the globe.

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ANDROID GIGS

This should be the starting point for all aspiring Android freelancers. Elance and Odesk
merged to form Upwork. There are a lot of companies and individuals outsourcing their
Android projects on Upwork. Create a profile and get started on your development
journey.

Guru is among the top ten freelancing websites. If you know how to position your
profile, you can earn a full time income from the above two websites.

Toptal is a premium outsourcing website. Only 3% of applicants are selected to their

platform.

How can we forget LinkedIn when talking about jobs? It is the largest social network
for working professionals. Join groups, participate in discussions, and land a lucrative
job with the power of professional networking.

Stackoverflow and Github have job boards. If you have a good profile
on these websites, getting great coding gigs is a walk in the park.

Check out the job board on Stack Overflow to find gigs that interest you.

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Companies and individuals are constantly on the lookout for collaborators. Make sure
you are actively participating and contributing to the community to sail through your
next interview.

ANDROID DESIGNS

Material Design from

Google released a list of design principles for developers. It’s a must read not just for
people who want to design Android Apps, but for anyone who wants to design things.

Android has a lot of variety in its platform, but this is a mixed blessing. Standardizing
and normalizing sizes across devices can be a pain. Emirweb is a great way to find out
the dimensions of screen sizes on different mobile devices, in both landscape and
portrait views.

Android UI design from

Simplilearn, the world's largest professional certifications company, has free Android UI
design tutorials on YouTube.

This is one of my favorite websites for Android UI design principles. Every aspect of
app design is discussed, from the pixel-level to the overall design experience.

Android Graphics Tutorial

Another offering from Simplilearn for all your graphic design needs. Learn how to
design your app to be the best of its kind.

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App Design Served

A place to discover creative work. Make sure to search for Android designs.

Android Holo Colors

A web application to easily create Android components with your custom colors. The
application gives you the patch assets and associated XML drawables that you need to
make your project stand out.

Android UI Patterns

UI patterns evolve each day. Follow this blog by top developer Juhani, for insights on
the latest developments in UI.

Material Palette

This site curates samples of the best new material designs, every day. Watch, learn, and
implement what you’ve learned to take your app experience a notch higher.

Not a good designer? But want a better design for your app, anyway? Head over to
99designs. You can run a contest and get plenty of great design ideas for your app.

STAY UP-TO-DATE

Weekly newsletter about tutorials, GitHub libraries,

videos and more. If you sign up for just one newsletter
for Android, this definitely ought to be it.

Your daily dose of news from the world of Android,

from mobile phone reviews to the best apps to increase
your productivity.

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mobiles that you’d never expect. It’s always fun to read
their hacks.

And last but not least, follow the top boss on twitter: @Sundarpichai.

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