Android
Native Android development.
Android is taught here in 3 lessons, running from Android projects and activities through to Permissions, storage and publishing. Each lesson takes one topic, shows the working code, and links onward to the next, so the course can be read straight through in order.
| Track | Mobile Development |
| Lessons | 3 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Reading time | about 39 minutes |
| Prerequisites | None beyond being able to open a text editor |
Lessons
- Android projects and activitiesHow a Gradle project is laid out, what the manifest declares, and how an activity moves through its lifecycle.
- Layouts and Jetpack ComposeThe XML view system and the Compose alternative: how a screen is described, measured and redrawn in each model.
- Permissions, storage and publishingRequesting runtime permissions, choosing where files belong, and the steps to put a signed build on Google Play.
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FAQ
How long does the Android course take?
It has 3 lessons, about 39 minutes of reading. Expect roughly twice that if you type out and run every example.
Do I need prior experience for Android?
No. This is the first course in Mobile Development, so it starts from the beginning and assumes no background.
What should I read after Android?
Continue with iOS (3 lessons), the next course in Mobile Development.
Last refreshed 2026-09-18.