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Lect 1 Mobile Application and Development

The document provides an overview of Android, an open-source operating system for mobile devices developed by Google and others. It covers key features of Android, the installation of Android Studio, and fundamental concepts such as XML usage, user interface design, and the creation of Android Virtual Devices (AVD) for app testing. Additionally, it highlights the structure of user interfaces through Views and ViewGroups.

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Lect 1 Mobile Application and Development

The document provides an overview of Android, an open-source operating system for mobile devices developed by Google and others. It covers key features of Android, the installation of Android Studio, and fundamental concepts such as XML usage, user interface design, and the creation of Android Virtual Devices (AVD) for app testing. Additionally, it highlights the structure of user interfaces through Views and ViewGroups.

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Mobile Application and Development

BS(CS) 8th
What is Android

Android Features

Android Installation

Outline XML In Android

Basics Of User Interface

View And ViewGroup

Creating AVD

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What Is Android

Definition
 Android is an open source and Linux-based Operating System for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet
computers.
 Android was developed by the Open Handset Alliance, led by Google, and other companies.
 The first beta version of the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) was released by Google in 2007, whereas the
first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released in September 2008.

Origin of Android
 Introduced in 2003 by Android Inc.
 Acquisition by Google in 2005.
 First commercial Android device released in 2008 (HTC Dream).
Android Features

 Customization
 Multitasking
 Open-source nature
 Extensive app ecosystem
 Security features
Android Versions
 Overview of major Android versions (e.g., Cupcake, Jelly Bean, KitKat, etc.).
Components
 Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers.
Android Features
Android Studio installation Steps
Android Studio installation Steps
Android Studio installation Steps
Android Studio installation Steps
Android Studio installation Steps
Android Studio installation Steps
Android Studio installation Steps
Android Studio installation Steps
XML in Android

 XML in Android is a structured language used to define how the visual elements of an app are arranged and presented.
 It helps developers create user interfaces and store data in a clear and organized format.
Basics of User Interface:

 User Interface (UI) basics involve designing the visual elements and interactions that users see and use in an app.
 It includes principles like clarity, consistency, and simplicity to ensure an easy and enjoyable user experience.
View and ViewGroup

 Views represent individual components like buttons or text fields, while ViewGroups are containers that hold multiple
Views together.
 They work together to create the layout and structure of an app's user interface.
Create AVD

 Creating an AVD involves setting up a virtual Android device to test apps.


 It helps developers simulate different devices and configurations without needing physical hardware, aiding in app
development and debugging.

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