Mobile App Development

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mobile app development. The curriculum covers essential technologies and frameworks including Flutter, Java/Kotlin, Swift/Swift 5, React Native, Dart, API integration, and Firebase setup. Students will learn how to build robust and responsive mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms.

Session 1:

• Overview of mobile app development
• Understanding the mobile development landscape (iOS, Android, Cross-platform)

Session 2:

• Setting up the development environment
• Introduction to version control with Git and GitHub

Session 3:

• Introduction to Dart programming language
• Basic syntax, variables, and data types

Session 4:

• Control structures and functions in Dart
• Object-oriented programming concepts

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Writing basic Dart programs

Session 1:

• Introduction to Flutter framework
• Setting up Flutter environment

Session 2:

• Understanding Flutter widgets and the widget tree
• Building your first Flutter app

Session 3:

• Layouts in Flutter: Containers, Rows, and Columns
• Styling and theming in Flutter

Session 4:

• Handling user input and forms in Flutter
• State management basics

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Building a basic Flutter application

Session 1:

• Navigation and routing in Flutter
• Working with lists and grids

Session 2:

• Networking in Flutter: HTTP requests and JSON parsing
• Persistent storage with SQLite and shared preferences

Session 3:

• Animations and gestures in Flutter
• Custom widgets and complex UI components

Session 4:

• Integrating third-party libraries and plugins
• Debugging and testing Flutter applications

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Creating a feature-rich Flutter app

Session 1:

• Overview of Android development
• Setting up Android Studio

Session 2:

• Introduction to Java for Android
• Basic syntax, classes, and objects

Session 3:

• Introduction to Kotlin for Android
• Kotlin basics and interoperability with Java

Session 4:

• Building simple Android apps with Java
• Activities, intents, and lifecycles

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Developing a basic Android app using Java/Kotlin

Session 1:

• Advanced UI design: Layouts, styles, and themes
• Handling user inputs and form validations

Session 2:

• Networking in Android: HTTP, Retrofit, and JSON parsing
• Data storage and SQLite database

Session 3:

• Background tasks and services
• Working with notifications

Session 4:

• Advanced Kotlin features: Coroutines, extension functions, and higher-order functions

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Building a feature-rich Android application using Kotlin

Session 1:

• Overview of iOS development
• Setting up Xcode and iOS development environment

Session 2:

• Introduction to Swift programming language
• Basic syntax, variables, and data types

Session 3:

• Control structures, functions, and classes in Swift
• Understanding iOS app architecture

Session 4:

• Building simple iOS apps with Swift
• Storyboards, view controllers, and UI elements

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Developing a basic iOS app using Swift

Session 1:

• Advanced UI design: Auto Layout and constraints
• Working with tables and collection views

Session 2:

• Networking in iOS: URLSession, Alamofire, and JSON parsing
• Data persistence with Core Data

Session 3:

• Handling user inputs and gestures
• Animations and transitions in iOS

Session 4:

• Integrating third-party libraries and SDKs
• Debugging and testing iOS applications

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Building a feature-rich iOS application using Swift

Session 1:

• Overview of React Native
• Setting up React Native environment

Session 2:

• Introduction to JavaScript and JSX
• React components and state management

Session 3:

• Building simple React Native apps
• Navigation and routing in React Native

Session 4:

• Handling user input and forms in React Native
• Styling and layout with Flexbox

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Developing a basic cross-platform app using React Native

Session 1:

• Networking in React Native: Fetch API and Axios
• State management with Redux

Session 2:

• Handling animations and gestures in React Native
• Integrating third-party libraries and native modules

Session 3:

• Debugging and testing React Native applications
• Performance optimization techniques

Session 4:

• Publishing apps to Google Play Store and Apple App Store

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Building a feature-rich cross-platform app using React Native

Session 1:

• Introduction to RESTful APIs
• Consuming APIs in mobile applications

Session 2:

• Building a backend service with Node.js/Express
• Creating and testing API endpoints

Session 3:

• Authentication and authorization in mobile apps
• Implementing JWT-based authentication

Session 4:

• Real-time data with WebSockets
• Integrating push notifications

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Integrating backend services into mobile applications

Session 1:

• Introduction to Firebase
• Setting up Firebase in mobile projects

Session 2:

• Firebase Authentication
• Realtime Database and Firestore

Session 3:

• Firebase Cloud Storage
• Implementing Firebase Cloud Functions

Session 4:

• Analytics and Crashlytics
• Performance monitoring with Firebase

Session 5:

• Hands-on: Building a cloud-connected mobile application with Firebase

Session 1:

• Planning and starting the final project
• Individual work on final projects

Session 2:

• Project development with instructor guidance
• Peer collaboration and feedback

Session 3:

• Finalizing and testing projects
• Preparing for project presentations

Session 4:

• Project presentations and peer reviews
• Q&A and course recap

Session 5:

• Course review, final assessments, and certificate distribution

• Access to development tools and software
• Sample code snippets and project templates
• Step-by-step guides and tutorials

By the end of this course, students will be proficient in developing mobile applications using Flutter, Java/Kotlin, Swift/Swift 5, and React Native. They will understand how to integrate APIs and backend services, use Firebase for cloud-based functionality, and build robust, cross-platform mobile applications.