Android Basics: Networking

BY
Google via Udacity

Get introduced to the basics of android for Android apps development by pursuing the certification of the Android Basics: Networking by Udacity.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

5 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

The Android Basics: Networking program is designed for beginner-level students which can be accessed through the platform named Udacity. The course is available as a free program. Students who register for this online course will gain valuable insights on how to make apps for android mobiles. The course will be supervised by two industry professionals. The course is carried out on a self-paced basis which makes students decide their study schedules depending upon their preferences. The flexible timings of the program allow the participants to complete the course without any restrictions and deadlines. The Android Basics: Networking certification syllabus of the online program can be completed in the time period of five weeks.

The study material for the entire Android Basics: Networking certification course is already available in the program, however, students are free to use the external reading materials. The students will be able to receive a certification when the entire program is over. The Android Basics: Networking online course also comprises quiz sessions and assessments for students other than the video lectures. In order to join the course, students do not require any specific qualifications or work experience. 

The highlights

  • Offered by Udacity
  • Beginner level course
  • Online learning 
  • Study materials given
  • Free of cost course
  • Self-paced training
  • 5 weeks duration
  • Mentored by industry professionals
  • Interactive quiz sessions
  • No deadlines

Program offerings

  • Videos
  • Quiz

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

Students can enroll in the program without paying the Android Basics: Networking fees.

certificate availability

No

Eligibility criteria

Education

Students should have completed the other two parts of the same program namely the Android for Beginners course and the Android basics: multiscreen apps course. 

Certification Qualifying Details

Students can be qualified for the certification of the program upon the successful completion of the program.

What you will learn

Knowledge of android software development

When the syllabus of the Android Basics: Networking certification course is over, students will be able to gain an understanding of the following points-

  • Candidates will get to know about the importance of Web APIs and their usage in an android app.
  • Learners will acquire knowledge regarding requests of data from APIs by using a browser in the Android Basics: Networking training.
  • Candidates will come to know about Hypertext Transfer Protocol or HTTP and how to exchange data between a webs browser and an android device using HTTP.
  • Participants will gain information about the components that are required in order to compose an HTTP GET  request.
  • Learners will come to know about the composition of requests to the USGS API by using HTTP URL Connection. 
  • Students will gain valuable insights on important threading factors by an Android framework through the Android Basics: Networking certification course.
  • Participants will come to know about the usage of user settings by using shared preferences.

The syllabus

Lesson 1: JSON Parsing

  • Get practice reading API documentation and learn how to request data from an API using a web browser.
  • Discover the power of Web Apis and how they can be used in an Android App.
  • Learn the essentials of JSON, a common HTTP Response format.

Lesson 2: HTTP networking

  • Harness the essentials of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol to exchange data between an Android device and a web server.
  • Harness the HttpUrlConnection class to compose a request to the USGS API.
  • Learn about the components that are needed to compose an HTTP GET Request.

Lesson 3: Threads and parallelism

  • Get a comprehensive overview of AsyncTask and Loaders, two important threading options exposed by the Android Framework.
  • Learn about how you can use threads to do time-consuming work in the background while keeping an Android App's User Interface fast and responsive.
  • Discover how to persist user settings using Shared Preferences.

Admission details

Getting admitted into the program only requires a few steps that are mentioned below:

Step 1- Students must go to the official webpage of the program.

Step 2- Students must select the option of Start Free Course given in the blue box at the top left of the page.

Step 3- Students are expected to create an account or login into the existing accounts on Udacity by providing the required credentials.

Step 4- After the sign-up/sign-in process, students need to select the lesson and will be able to access the course.

How it helps

The Android Basics: Networking by Udacity is available for free for all the participants. The course is made for beginner level students and helps the participants to be able to develop apps for Android phones. Students do not have to stick to any deadlines for the programme and can pursue the programme at any time. In addition to video notes, the study material of the course comprises interactive quizzes and assessments for the students.  Students will get a time period of five weeks to complete the Android Basics: Networking certification syllabus.

The certificate can be shared on the platform of LinkedIn that can help the participants gain the required employment opportunities. 

The Android Basics: Networking certification benefits help those participants who want to take admission in the higher level of course in the field of android app development. The certification can also help students get a promotion or a salary raise in an organization if they are already employed. Students who enrol for the Android Basics: Networking programme will be able to create apps for mobiles based on the Android operating systems and they can put those up on the Google play store for sale and earn money.

Instructors

Mr Joe Lewis
Instructor
Freelancer

Mr Chris Lei
Instructor
Freelancer

Other Bachelors, M.S

FAQs

What is the method of admission into the programme?

Students can directly apply for the program via the provided link- Android Basics: Networking (udacity.com) 

What is the deadline to apply for the Android Basics: Networking certification?

Students do not have to worry about any deadlines as there is no last date to apply for the programme.

How do I qualify for the certificate?

Students can only become eligible for the certification of the programme until he or she completes the whole syllabus.

What is the timeline to complete the syllabus of the course?

The online program can be taken up to a period of five months to get completed.

Can a professional apply for this course?

Yes, this course can be pursued by beginners as well as professionals.

What are the educational requirements to pursue the Android Basics: Networking training?

Students do not have to be in the limitations of prerequisites for the programme. The only requirement is to complete the other two parts of the same course.

What are the hardware requirements for the programme?

The only hardware requirement for the programme is to have a steady internet connection and a computer system that can run Android studio properly.

Why should I take up this course?

Students will get to learn from the industry professionals who will teach the lessons through different exercises and will help the participants understand every feature related to android basics.

How many lessons are included in the entire curriculum of the Android Basics: Networking online course?

There are three chapters in the syllabus of the programme.

Can I use extra reading materials for this course?

Yes, students are free to use external study material.

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