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Lecture-3 File Structure

The document provides an overview of the file structure of Android applications, highlighting key components such as the AndroidManifest.xml, Java/Kotlin files, and the Res folder. It explains the significance of each component, including how they contribute to the application's behavior and appearance. The document also poses questions to reinforce understanding of the file structure.

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Lecture-3 File Structure

The document provides an overview of the file structure of Android applications, highlighting key components such as the AndroidManifest.xml, Java/Kotlin files, and the Res folder. It explains the significance of each component, including how they contribute to the application's behavior and appearance. The document also poses questions to reinforce understanding of the file structure.

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Lecture-3

Android
Application
File Structure
Contents

• Introduction to file system structure in


Android
• Important files/folders, and their
significance
• Conclusion
Introduction • Central to the understanding of Android application
to Android development is a thorough comprehension of its
Application file structure
File Structure • A file structure—a systematic arrangement of
resources, source code, and configuration files that
collectively define the behavior and appearance of
an Android application.
• When a developer initiates a new Android project,
the Android SDK (Software Development Kit) and
tools such as Android Studio generate a predefined
file and directory structure.
Android Application File Structure

The Components of the File Structure is


Manifests
1.Manifests
2.Kotlin+Java
3.Res Folder
4.Gradle Scripts

1
1.Manifests

Every project in Android includes a manifest file,


which is AndroidManifest.xml, stored in the root
directory of its project hierarchy.
Android Manifest File

• It is an Important part of our app


because it defines the structure and
metadata of our application, its
components, and its requirements.
• This file includes nodes for each of the
Activities, Services, Content Providers
and Broadcast Receiver that make the
application and using Intent Filters and
Permissions,
2.Java+Kotlin

•The Java+Kotlin folder contains


the Java source code files. These
files are used as a controller for
controlled UI (Layout file).
•It gets the data from the Layout
file and after processing that data
output will be shown in the UI
layout.
•It works on the backend of an
Android application.
3.Res Folder
Keeps design elements separate from logic, supporting
responsive UI and multi-language support.

drawable: A Drawable folder contains resource type


file (something that can be drawn). Drawables may
take a variety of file like Bitmap (PNG, JPEG), Nine
Patch, Vector (XML), Shape, Layers, States, Levels, and
Scale
3.Res Folder
layout: A layout defines the visual structure for a
user interface, such as the UI for an Android
application.
This folder stores Layout files that are written in XML
language.
You can add additional layout objects or widgets as
child elements to gradually build a View hierarchy
that defines your layout file.
3.Res Folder • mipmap: Mipmap folder contains the
Image Asset file that can be used in
Android Studio application. You can
generate the following icon types like
Launcher icons, Action bar and tab icons,
and Notification icons.
• colors.xml: colors.xml file contains color
resources of the Android application.
Different color values are identified by a
unique name that can be used in the
Android application program.
• strings.xml: The strings.xml file contains
string resources of the Android application.
The different string value is identified by a
unique name that can be used in the
Android application program.
3.Res Folder • styles.xml: The styles.xml file
contains resources of the theme
style in the Android application

• build.gradle(Module: app): This


defines the module-specific build
configurations. Here you can add
dependencies what you need in your
Android application.
Summary
Now What is the purpose of the AndroidManifest.xml file
in an Android project?
Answer this
Questions Name any two subdirectories found inside the res/
folder and mention what they contain.

Differentiate between the java/ and res/


folders in Android application structure with
examples.

Describe the main components of an Android


application file structure. Illustrate with a labeled
diagram.

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