Android Lifecycles Masterclass

Become an expert in Android Lifecycles to build reliable and responsive Android applications

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Description

Lifecycles are central to Android development because all major components, such as Activities, Fragments, and ViewModels, have distinct Lifecycles. Therefore, a solid understanding of Android Lifecycles is essential for becoming a good Android developer capable of building responsive and reliable applications.

Unfortunately, Android Lifecycles can be complex and confusing at times, which can lead to tricky bugs, requiring extensive effort to identify and resolve. These bugs are among the most common problems affecting real-world Android applications.

In addition to being central in Android app development process, Android lifecycles are a common topic in job interviews, underscoring their fundamental importance.

In this course, you'll master Android Lifecycles, acquiring knowledge and skills required to take a full control over your Android apps. From foundational concepts to advanced strategies, we'll cover everything about this important topic.

You will learn:

  1. Why Android components need lifecycles.

  2. The lifecycles of the main Android components:

    • Process

    • Application

    • Activity

    • Fragment

    • ViewModel

    • Service

  3. How to handle Configuration Changes.

  4. How to handle Process Death.

  5. Best practices for efficient Lifecycle management.

  6. Hacks and ad hoc solutions for unique Lifecycle-related challenges.

  7. Common pitfalls and gotchas to avoid in your projects.

The tutorial code for this course is available in an open-source, real Android application. This application will demonstrate all the concepts discussed in the lectures, and will allows you to practice advanced lifecycle techniques and test tricky lifecycle behaviors when developing your own applications.

Whether you're a newcomer to Android or an experienced developer, you'll find a wealth of useful and interesting material in this course. So, I invite you to join me on this journey into the intricate world of Android lifecycles!

What You Will Learn!

  • Discover the fundamental role of the Lifecycles in Android
  • Master the Lifecycles of the core Android components: Application, Activity, Fragment, ViewModel and Service
  • Prevent bugs and crashes during configuration changes and process death
  • React to Android app transitioning between foreground and background
  • Hack with Android Lifecycles to implement special requirements
  • Prepare for Lifecycles related questions in Android job interviews

Who Should Attend!

  • Android developers