Android Studio 4.0 Development Essentials - Kotlin Edition (ePub)

Upgrade your Android Studio skills and confidently create, test, and upload Android applications using KotlinKey FeaturesDiscover how to set up Android development and testing environmentsPractice object-oriented programming (OOP) in KotlinExplore all the major elements of Android JetpackBook DescriptionKotlin as an Android-compatible programming language is becoming increasingly popular. Fully updated for Android Studio 4.0, this book will teach you the skills necessary to develop Android-based applications using Kotlin.Starting with the basics, this book outlines the steps necessary to set up Android development and testing environments, and goes on to introduce you to programming in Kotlin. You'll practice Java to Kotlin code conversion and explore data types, operators, expressions, loops, functions, as well as the basics of OOP in Kotlin. You'll then learn about Android architecture components and advanced topics, such as intents, touchscreen handling, gesture recognition, multi-window support integration, and biometric authentication. As you make progress, you'll explore Android Studio 4.0's key features, including layout editor, direct reply notifications, and dynamic delivery. You'll also delve into Android Jetpack and create a sample app project using ViewModel, the Android Jetpack component. Finally, you will upload your app to Google Play Console and model the build process using Gradle.By the end of this Android book, you'll be fully prepared to develop applications using Android Studio 4.0 and Kotlin.What you will learnBuild Android apps by writing less error-prone code using KotlinReduce the amount of code using Android JetpackExplore unique ways of handling single and multi-touch eventsTrigger local and remote notifications on the deviceIntegrate biometric authentication into an Android appCreate, test, and upload an Android app bundle on Google Play StoreWho this book is forIf you are an application developer or programmer who wants to learn how to build reliable Android applications using Kotlin and Android Studio 4.0, then this book is for you. A basic understanding of programming languages and Android SDK is necessary.