Android app development :how do I start

Question

I want to go into Android app development, where do I start, what do I need to know before I start and what resources do you recommend. Your input is really appreciated. Thank you

Answer 1

Android app development is done with Java/Kotlin(learn either, or both, they're usable together). There are various resources, such as official courses for Android app development by Google:

https://developer.android.com/courses/

For example, a beginner course for Android app development:

https://developer.android.com/courses/android-basics-compose/course

And this guides you in creating your first Android app:
https://developer.android.com/codelabs/basic-android-kotlin-compose-first-app

Answer 2

Further to Afnan Irtesum Chowdhury 's great answer, depending on where you are at with your programming journey, it might be a good idea to start with the Java course on Sololearn and you'll pick up the basics of programming in general, these you can then combine with the Google courses with a good basis.

Answer 3

you can also consider learning react and then transition into react Native

if you are well grounded in react then react native won't be a problem

Answer 4

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Answer 5

You can start from:

1. Learn the Fundamentals of Programming

Start with Java or Kotlin, & get comfortable with:

- Variables, loops, conditionals

- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

- Basic data structures (arrays, lists, maps)

SoloLearn itself has great beginner courses for Java/Kotlin.

2. Set Up Android Studio

- Set up your first project

- Understand XML layouts vs Kotlin/Java code

- Use the emulator to test apps

3. Build Simple Apps

Like:

- A to-do list

- A calculator

- A notes app

4. UI/UX and Navigation

- earn how to create clean layouts

- Understand activities, fragments & intents

- Try Material Design principles

5. Understand App Lifecycle & Data

- Learn how Android apps run in the background/foreground

- Store data using SQLite or Room

- Learn about APIs (REST) and how to connect apps to servers

6. YouTube & Free Resources

- Android Developers on YouTube

- Coding in Flow

- Google’s Android Developer Docs

Answer 6

Thank you Afnan Irtesum Chowdhury

Answer 7

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