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Application Fundamentals (Android)
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Submission Number:
273
Submission ID:
4142
Submission UUID:
1d49de96-fcb8-498a-b33d-7b9d201a2fd7
Submission URI:
/form/resource
Created:
Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:57
Completed:
Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:57
Changed:
Fri, 03/14/2025 - 11:43
Remote IP address:
139.147.197.70
Submitted by:
Imaan Ali
Language:
English
Is draft:
No
Webform:
Knowledge Base Resources
Approved
Yes
Title
Application Fundamentals (Android)
Category
Website
Tags
license
,
api
,
programming
,
programming-best-practices
,
xml
,
library-paths
Skill Level
Beginner
,
Intermediate
Description
The provided text discusses various aspects of Android app development fundamentals. It covers key concepts related to app components, the AndroidManifest.xml file, and app resources. Android apps are built using various components, including Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, and Content Providers. These components serve different purposes and have distinct lifecycles. Activities are used for user interaction, services for background tasks, broadcast receivers for system-wide event handling, and content providers for managing shared data.The AndroidManifest.xml file is essential for declaring app components, permissions, and other settings. It informs the Android system about the app's components and capabilities. For instance, it specifies the minimum API level, declares hardware and software requirements, and defines intent filters to enable components to respond to specific actions.It's crucial to declare app requirements, such as device features and minimum Android API levels, to ensure compatibility with different devices and configurations. These declarations help in filtering the app's availability on Google Play for users with compatible devices.Android apps rely on resources separate from code, including images, layouts, strings, and more. These resources are stored in various directories and can be tailored for different device configurations. Providing alternative resources allows for optimization across different languages, screen sizes, orientations, and other factors.
Understanding these fundamentals is essential for developing Android applications effectively, ensuring compatibility, and providing a consistent user experience across a wide range of devices and configurations.
Link to Resource
Application Fundamentals
Domain
ACCESS CSSN
,
Campus Champions
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CAREERS
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CCMNet
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Great Plains
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Kentucky
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Northeast