Learn to develop Android services, implement inter-process communication, and manage content providers
Learn to develop Android services, implement inter-process communication, and manage content providers
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Android App Development Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master Android services implementation and lifecycle
Develop local inter-process communication systems
Create and manage content providers with SQLite
Implement material design principles in Android apps
Understand Android runtime and system architecture
Build practical Android service applications
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
6.3 Hours PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on advanced Android app components, specifically services, local inter-process communication (IPC), and content providers. Students learn to develop started and bound services, implement messaging systems between app components, and create content providers with SQLite integration. The curriculum includes hands-on projects building a material design-based RSS reader app, with practical examples of service lifecycle management and local storage implementation.
MOOC Overview
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Android Started and Bound Services
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Android Local Inter-Process Communication (IPC)
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Android Content Providers
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Professor of Computer Science and Associate Chair of the Computer Science and Engineering Program
Douglas C. Schmidt is a Professor of Computer Science and Associate Chair of the Computer Science and Engineering program at Vanderbilt University. A Senior Researcher at the Institute for Software Integrated Systems, he has also served as Chief Technology Officer at Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute. Dr. Schmidt has authored 10 books and over 500 papers on software patterns, optimization, and real-time middleware. He has led the development of ACE, TAO, and CIAO, widely-used middleware frameworks applied in defense, telecom, financial services, healthcare, and gaming industries.
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