Mobile App Development Course

Description

Module 1: Introduction to Mobile App Development

• Overview of mobile app industry and career opportunities

• Native vs. cross-platform development

• Understanding Android and iOS ecosystems

• App development lifecycle from idea to deployment

Module 2: Development Tools & Environment Setup

• Installing Android Studio and Xcode

• Introduction to cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native)

• Setting up emulators and physical device testing

• Understanding SDKs, APIs, and dependencies

Module 3: Programming Fundamentals for Mobile Apps

• Introduction to programming languages (Java, Kotlin, Swift, Dart, or JavaScript)

• Variables, data types, and operators

• Control structures (if-else, loops, switch)

• Functions, classes, and object-oriented concepts

Module 4: User Interface (UI) Design

• Principles of mobile UI/UX design

• Designing responsive layouts for different screen sizes

• Working with UI components: buttons, text fields, lists, and navigation

• Material Design and Human Interface Guidelines

Module 5: App Functionality & User Interaction

• Handling user input and gestures

• Navigation patterns (stack, tabs, drawers)

• Integrating multimedia (images, audio, video)

• Form validation and user feedback

Module 6: Data Storage & Database Integration

• Local storage options (SharedPreferences, Core Data, SQLite)

• Integrating cloud databases (Firebase, Supabase)

• CRUD operations in mobile apps

• Synchronizing offline and online data

Module 7: Working with APIs & Web Services

• Understanding RESTful APIs and JSON

• Fetching and displaying data from APIs

• Authentication and secure API communication

• Integrating third-party services (maps, payment gateways, social media login)

Module 8: App Performance & Security

• Optimizing app speed and resource usage

• Secure coding practices

• Data encryption and secure storage

• Protecting against common mobile app vulnerabilities

Module 9: Testing & Debugging

• Unit testing and UI testing

• Debugging techniques for Android and iOS

• Using emulators and real devices for testing

• Handling crashes and error reporting

Module 10: Deployment & Maintenance

• Preparing an app for release

• Publishing on Google Play Store and Apple App Store

• Version control with Git and GitHub

• Maintaining and updating apps post-launch

Capstone Project

• Design and develop a fully functional mobile app

• Integrate core features (UI, database, API, authentication)

• Deploy the app to a store or demo environment

• Present project for peer and mentor feedback