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How to Build Android Apps with Kotlin
How to Build Android Apps with Kotlin

How to Build Android Apps with Kotlin: A practical guide to developing, testing, and publishing your first Android apps , Second Edition

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How to Build Android Apps with Kotlin

Part 1: Android Foundation

This first part introduces the user to Android Studio, the integrated development environment (IDE) used for Android development, and then guides them through the building blocks of Android development. It’s a comprehensive overview of the Android framework, working through guided exercises that reinforce the learning objectives so this knowledge can be retained.

We will cover the following chapters in this section:

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  • Build apps with Kotlin, Google’s preferred programming language for Android development
  • Unlock solutions to development challenges with guidance from experienced Android professionals
  • Improve your apps by adding valuable features that make use of advanced functionality

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Looking to kick-start your app development journey with Android 13, but don’t know where to start? How to Build Android Apps with Kotlin is a comprehensive guide that will help jump-start your Android development practice. This book starts with the fundamentals of app development, enabling you to utilize Android Studio and Kotlin to get started with building Android projects. You'll learn how to create apps and run them on virtual devices through guided exercises. Progressing through the chapters, you'll delve into Android's RecyclerView to make the most of lists, images, and maps, and see how to fetch data from a web service. You'll also get to grips with testing, learning how to keep your architecture clean, understanding how to persist data, and gaining basic knowledge of the dependency injection pattern. Finally, you'll see how to publish your apps on the Google Play store. You'll work on realistic projects that are split up into bitesize exercises and activities, allowing you to challenge yourself in an enjoyable and attainable way. You'll build apps to create quizzes, read news articles, check weather reports, store recipes, retrieve movie information, and remind you where you parked your car. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills and confidence to build your own creative Android applications using Kotlin.

Who is this book for?

If you want to build Android applications using Kotlin but are unsure of how and where to begin, then this book is for you. To easily grasp the concepts in this book, a basic understanding of Kotlin, or experience in a similar programming language is a must.

What you will learn

  • Create maintainable and scalable apps using Kotlin
  • Understand the Android app development lifecycle
  • Simplify app development with Google architecture components
  • Use standard libraries for dependency injection and data parsing
  • Apply the repository pattern to retrieve data from outside sources
  • Build user interfaces using Jetpack Compose
  • Explore Android asynchronous programming with Coroutines and the Flow API
  • Publish your app on the Google Play store
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Table of Contents

23 Chapters
Part 1: Android Foundation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Creating Your First App Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Building User Screen Flows Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Developing the UI with Fragments Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Building App Navigation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Displaying Network Calls Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Essential Libraries: Retrofit, Moshi, and Glide Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Adding and Interacting with RecyclerView Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Android Permissions and Google Maps Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Services, WorkManager, and Notifications Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Building User Interfaces Using Jetpack Compose Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Testing and Code Structure Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Unit Tests and Integration Tests with JUnit, Mockito, and Espresso Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Android Architecture Components Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Persisting Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Dependency Injection with Dagger, Hilt, and Koin Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4: Polishing and Publishing an App Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Coroutines and Flow Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Architecture Patterns Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Animations and Transitions with CoordinatorLayout and MotionLayout Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: Launching Your App on Google Play Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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I'd say that the book is a great choice for somebody who already read Head First and then decided that he needs to understand what the hell was going on in the book. "How to Build Android Apps with Kotlin - Second Edition" gives you a practical approach and real knowledge. I didn't like packt publishing until I started to read this book. Thanks.
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Leke May 12, 2023
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"How to Build Android Apps with Kotlin" is a must-have for any aspiring Android developers. It covers everything from setting up your development environment to publishing your app to the Google Play Store. The book's practical approach and emphasis on testing and quality assurance will help you create high-quality apps that users will love.
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I recently finished reading this book that I found to be extremely helpful and relevant to my needs. One of the standout features of the book is its up-to-date content. It covers the latest libraries, packages, and industry best practices, ensuring that the information provided is current and applicable to modern Android development.What made this book particularly valuable to me was the timing of my reading. I was simultaneously developing my own Android app, and the book served as an excellent companion throughout the process.One aspect of the book that I appreciated was its attention to detail. The authors left no loose ends, ensuring that all concepts were thoroughly explained and examples were provided. This attention to detail made the learning experience more comprehensive and enriched my understanding of Android development.Another strength of the book is its coverage of different paradigms and architecture patterns. It not only explains these concepts but also provides guidance on how to choose the most suitable approach for specific use cases.One chapter that stood out to me was the "Launching Your App on Google Play" chapter. This chapter provided step-by-step guidance on how to successfully release an app on Google Play. As someone who was preparing to release my own app, this chapter was invaluable. It guided me through the entire process, from setting up a developer account (what in my case I already had) to optimizing the app listing. Thanks to the contribution of this book, the process of publishing my app became much easier for me. I was able to successfully release my app, a Card Game called Lofkuden, on Google Play.Overall, I highly recommend this Android development book. Its up-to-date content, relevance to real-world development, attention to detail, coverage of different paradigms, and practical guidance for app release make it a valuable resource for both beginner and experienced Android developers.
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