Writing an Android app using Java typically involves modifying several types of files in your project.

Here
are the key ones:

1. Java Source Files: The main code of your app is written in Java files (*.java). These files contain the logic,
activities, services, and other components of your Android app.

2. XML Layout Files: The user interface of your app is defined using XML files located in the res/layout
directory. These files describe the UI components, like buttons, text views, and layouts, that make up your
app’s interface.

3. AndroidManifest.xml: This file, located at the root of your project, declares the essential information about
your app to the Android system, such as the app components (activities, services, broadcast receivers,
content providers), permissions, and the minimum level of the Android API that the app requires.

4. Resource Files: These are often XML files located in the res directory and include definitions for values like
strings (res/values/strings.xml), styles (res/values/styles.xml), colors (res/values/colors.xml),
dimensions (res/values/dimens.xml), and more. These resources allow you to manage elements of your
app such as text, images, and UI themes in a centralized way.

5. Gradle Build Files:

build.gradle (Project level): This file is used to define configuration details applicable to all modules
in your project, like the Gradle version and plugin details.
build.gradle (App/module level): Located in your app or module directory, this file specifies the build
configurations for the specific module or app, such as dependencies, Android SDK versions, and
build variants.

6. Proguard Rules Files: If you are using ProGuard for code shrinking and obfuscation, you’ll need to
configure it using the Proguard rules files (proguard-rules.pro). These files define the rules for how your
Java code should be obfuscated and optimized.

7. Assets and Raw Resources: These are often used for storing raw files like music, videos, and other data in
their original format. They are accessed differently from the regular resources and are stored in the assets/
and res/raw/ directories, respectively.

8. XML Drawable Resources: For custom graphics and drawable resources, XML files are used and stored in
the res/drawable directory. These files define shapes, selectors, and other drawable resources.

By modifying these files, you can develop, build, and customize your Android application using Java.

Each file type in an Android project serves a different purpose and interacts with the system in unique
ways.

1. Java Source Files

In Java source files (*.java), you define classes, methods, and properties. For example:

Activities: You override methods like onCreate(), onStart(), onPause(), etc., to define the lifecycle behavior
of the activity.
Services: Methods like onStartCommand() and onBind() are used to manage the lifecycle of a service.
Broadcast Receivers: The onReceive() method is used to define what happens when a broadcast is
received.
Content Providers: Methods like query(), insert(), update(), and delete() are overridden to manage
access to a structured set of data.

2. XML Layout Files

XML layout files (*.xml in res/layout) do not contain methods but rather define the structure and appearance of
the user interface elements. They include:

View elements: Like <Button>, <TextView>, <RecyclerView>, etc.

Layout properties: Attributes like android:layout_width, android:layout_height, android:layout_margin,
etc., define the size, position, and other layout characteristics of the view elements.

3. AndroidManifest.xml

The AndroidManifest.xml file doesn’t contain methods but has essential declarations for the app, including:

Activity declarations: Using <activity> elements.

Service declarations: Using <service> elements.
Permission declarations: Using <uses-permission> elements.
Application metadata: Like android:icon, android:theme, etc.

4. Resource Files

Resource files, often in XML format, define various aspects of the app, such as:

Strings.xml: Contains <string> elements to manage text resources.

Styles.xml: Defines styles using <style> elements to customize the appearance of UI elements.
Colors.xml and dimens.xml: Define color values and dimensions used throughout the app.

5. Gradle Build Files

Gradle files (build.gradle) define build configurations and dependencies, not methods, including:

Dependencies: Declared using implementation or api for libraries the app uses.
Android SDK versions: Specified with compileSdkVersion, minSdkVersion, and targetSdkVersion.
Build variants and types: Defined to customize build configurations for different app versions.

6. Proguard Rules Files

Proguard files (proguard-rules.pro) contain rules for code obfuscation and optimization, not methods. These
include:

Keep rules: To prevent obfuscation of certain classes or methods.

Optimization rules: To specify how the code should be optimized during the build process.

7. Assets and Raw Resources

These are typically files like images, sound files, or raw data files. They do not contain methods but are accessed
programmatically in the Java code, often through their file names or resource IDs.

8. XML Drawable Resources

Drawable XML files (*.xml in res/drawable) define shapes, state lists, and other graphical objects. They include:

Shape drawables: Defined with <shape> elements.

Selector drawables: Using <selector> elements for state-specific images or colors.

Each file type contributes differently to the functioning of an Android app, with Java source files containing
actual code and methods, while XML and other resource files define the structure, appearance, and configuration
of the app and its components.