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Lecture2 API Android Presentation

The document discusses API levels in Android application development, explaining the importance of APIs for compatibility, secure access to device features, and efficient development. It defines API levels as integers corresponding to Android versions that help manage app compatibility and outlines best practices for using them. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of wireframes in designing user interfaces and planning app navigation.

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Lecture2 API Android Presentation

The document discusses API levels in Android application development, explaining the importance of APIs for compatibility, secure access to device features, and efficient development. It defines API levels as integers corresponding to Android versions that help manage app compatibility and outlines best practices for using them. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of wireframes in designing user interfaces and planning app navigation.

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Lecture 2: API Levels in Android

Application Development

Understanding Compatibility and Platform Features


What is an API?
• API = Application Programming Interface

• A set of rules that allows software components to


communicate

• In Android, it provides access to system services,


hardware, UI, etc.

• Like a menu: you request, system responds—you don’t


need to know internal details
Now Can you answer this
questions??

• Define API in the context of Android


development?

• What is the purpose of minSdkVersion,


targetSdkVersion, and compileSdkVersion in an
Android app?

• Mention any two reasons why APIs are crucial in


Android development.

• What is an API Level in Android?


Why is API Crucial in Android?
• Ensures compatibility across Android versions

• Provides access to device features securely (camera, GPS, etc.)

• Speeds up development with reusable components

• Enables updates and new features with newer API levels

• Allows structured and secure communication between app and OS


What is an API Level?

• An API Level is an integer that identifies the


framework API revision.

• Each Android version corresponds to a


specific API Level.

• Helps manage app compatibility with


Android OS versions.
Android Versions and API Levels

• Android 14 - API Level 34 (Upside Down Cake)

• Android 13 - API Level 33 (Tiramisu)

• Android 12 - API Level 31 (Snow Cone)

• Android 11 - API Level 30 (Red Velvet Cake)

• Android 10 - API Level 29 (Q)


<uses-sdk

android:minSdkVersion="21"
Manifest
Declarations
android:targetSdkVersion="34"

android:compileSdkVersion="34" />

• minSdkVersion: Minimum API Level to


run app
• targetSdkVersion: API Level app is tested
against
• compileSdkVersion: API Level used to
compile the app
Best Practices with API Levels

• Use Jetpack libraries for compatibility

• Test on multiple API levels

• Follow Android behavior change guidelines

• Declare proper min/target/compile SDK versions


Understanding the App Idea
• Define the app’s purpose and target users

• Identify the core features and functionalities

• Create user flow diagrams to understand screen


transitions

• Example: Login → Home → Details → Cart → Checkout


MoSCoW
Designing the User Interface (UI)

• Follow Material Design guidelines for Android

• Include UI elements: buttons, fields, images, menus

• Use responsive layouts (e.g., ConstraintLayout)

• Ensure accessibility and intuitive navigation


What are Wireframes?

• Wireframes are visual blueprints of app screens

• Show layout and structure without colors or final UI

• Types: Low-fidelity (sketches), High-fidelity (digital)

• Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Balsamiq, or paper


• [Login Screen] → [Home
Screen] → [Search Page] →
[Product Details] → [Cart]
→ [Payment Screen]
Wireframe
Flow
• • Each screen has basic
Example placeholders for UI
elements
• • Helps visualize navigation
and structure before coding
Benefits of Wireframes

• Clarify app layout and navigation early

• Identify and fix design issues quickly

• Improve communication between teams

• Saves time and resources during development


Summary

• Understand the app’s purpose and user needs

• Design UI with consistency and responsiveness

• Create wireframes to plan layout and flow

• Use wireframes for better collaboration and clarity

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