MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand Mobile Platforms:

   • Gain insight into the mobile ecosystem, including Android and iOS operating systems.
   • Explore mobile application architectures (MVC, MVVM).

2. Development Tools and Environment:

   • Set up Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Android Studio and Xcode.
   • Use mobile development frameworks and libraries.

3. User Interface (UI) Design:

   • Learn the principles of designing user-friendly interfaces.
   • Implement responsive designs that accommodate various screen sizes and orientations.

4. Programming Fundamentals:

   • Develop applications using programming languages specific to mobile platforms (e.g., Java/Kotlin for Android, Swift for iOS).
   • Handle data management and storage (local databases, APIs).

5. Application Functionality:

   • Implement key features such as GPS, camera integration, and push notifications.
   • Learn about application performance optimization.

6. Testing and Debugging:

   • Understand the importance of app testing and debugging.
   • Utilize testing frameworks to ensure application reliability and user experience.

7. Deployment and Maintenance:

   • Learn how to publish apps on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
   • Understand post-launch maintenance and updates for mobile applications.

Course Structure

1. Introduction to Mobile Development:

   • Overview of mobile platforms and trends.

2. Setting Up Development Environment:

   • Installation and configuration of IDEs.

3. Programming Basics:

   • Introduction to Kotlin/Java or Swift.

4. User Interface Development:

   • Layouts, views, and UI components.

5. Data Management:

   • Working with APIs and databases.

6. Functionality Implementation:

   • GPS, Sensors, Notifications.

7. Testing and Deployment:

   • Testing techniques and the app store submission process.

8. Final Project:

   • Capstone project where participants develop and present a complete mobile application.