Are you inspired by tech or curious as to how some things are built or work? You see building stuff and solving problems as fun? Do you have that particular application on your Android smartphone you wish you could build? Or does your best friend or colleague build super cool apps and you just wish you could be like him/her? And worse, he or she or anybody else do not have the time to teach you.
If you answered ‘Yes’ to more than one of the above questions (particularly the 3rd question), then I’d say you should worry no more. I will show you some cool platforms where you can learn Android development at your own preferred time and pace.
In partnership with Google, there is an Android Development for Beginners on Udacity that is a perfect kickoff point for individuals that would love to build super cool Android app with no background knowledge whatsoever in coding or programming. According to information on the course page, the course was designed for students looking to break into the programming scene and build Android applications while at it.
Learning Android development on Udacity is comes at no cost whatsoever, but requires dedication, a computer that can run Android Studio (a software used to build Android Apps), and most importantly, the willingness to learn new things. I should also mention that it will only take about 4 weeks to complete; depends on the number of hours you dedicate to each lesson and topics.
There is also a Nano-degree program on Android Development you can enroll for, but unlike the course for beginners, the Nanodegree program is a paid (not free) program and you have to have some programming knowledge to learn efficiently. Also, the Nanodegree takes more time (about 7 months) to complete and get certified.
COOL FACT: The average annual salary for an Android Developer is $78,046 (according to PayScale)
Treehouse is a popular “online school” that brings affordable technology education to people all over the world. With over 200 courses and more than 180,000 students, Treehouse has helped a sizeable number of people kick-start a career in programming. If you wish to learn to build cool Android apps, they have a course you can enroll for. For as low as $26, you can have access to a pool of useful resources, tools, and community members to help and guide you through the journey of building applications for Android.
UdemyUdemy is another platform to learn absolutely anything worth learning. With a wide database of courses on Android development, Udemy is a perfect ground for aspiring Android developers, beginners, intermediates, and even advanced learners to pick up a new skill. To add, Udemy courses are always relatively affordable; you can learn the basics and build your first app for as low as $14.67.
EdurekaEdureka is another renowned online education marketplace on the internet where you can learn to code, develop and build Android Apps. Edureka’s Android development course is globally recognized and certified by Google.
With a team of top class and experienced tutors, you will learn how to use basic Android development tools, how to create interactive applications, how to integrate Facebook, Google Drive and Dropbox to your app, hot to create a web dynamic web application and lots of other Android development topics in the space of 5 weeks.
Though Edureka’s Android development is quite pricey ($200) when compared to other platforms, Edureka promises that you will learn a lot.
CourseraCoursera’s “Android App Development Specialization” program is a beginner specific 5-course on Android development. Asides learning through from course materials and videos, you will also be handed Android projects to work on as you progress and complete each course. Each course in the program takes approximately 4 weeks to complete; given you are able to dedicate 5-6 hours per week to the learning.
This whole program will cost you some $$, but depending on your budget and level of pre-existing Android development knowledge, you can choose to skip some courses. However, it is advised that, as a beginner, you take the courses in the order they come in.
Asides from Android development, there are also other useful courses and skills you can pick up on these platforms like photography and digital marketing.
Have you used any of these platforms to learn Android development? What Android apps have you built? How long did it take you to build your first app? Tell us in the comments.
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Samsung just recently came out with the much talked about Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury smartphone which is the Lite version of last year’s Samsung Galaxy S8. The smartphone which features more or less the same design has last year’s flagship up to the awkward fingerprint sensor. Surprisingly, the smartphone retains some of the high specs like dust and water resistance alongside the physical Bixby button. A marked difference between both smartphones is the relatively small size it comes with.
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Based on looks, there is really not much downgrade between this two besides the reduced size factor mentioned earlier. The smartphone is made from glass from front to back with an otherwise aluminium frame holding it together. As in the Samsung Galaxy S8 and other noteworthy mid-range smartphones this year, the smartphone has minimal bezels while the fingerprint sensor is just beside the camera. That said, it does have a premium build.anf is available in burgundy red and a black night colour.
Just like the Infinity display of the S8 flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury had a side to side display which makes it very appealing to the eye. Also, there is the reduced resolution to a now Full HD resolution which is arranged on a 5.8-inch screen. It is quite nice still being an AMOLED panel which is know to be very colourful and with 2200 X 1080 pixels resolution.
Battery and CameraBattery capacity is probably not the new mid-range smartphone’s forte but it does well for itself with an average size. Depending on your usage, you could still squeeze out a day from the 3,000mAh battery which also comes with fast charge for quick boost. However, the wireless charging seen in the flagship model has been ditched.
You certainly don’t expect the camera here to be as good as that of the flagship. However, it is good enough to capture vibrant pictures although there are bound to be more noise in dim lit situation. In that regard, there is a 16MP rear camera with dual LED flash while the front is home to an 8MP sensor.
Hardware and SoftwareOn the inside, the smartphone is surely in good hands with an ideal mid-range SoC to keep the smartphone running smoothly. Employing the hands of an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, the smartphone runs smoothly and hitch free. That aside, the smartphone ships with Adreno 512 GPU making sure your gaming and other graphics issues goes right.
In addition, there is still 4GB RAM inside and the smartphone still ships with 64GB internal storage which is expandable to 400GB. You also have Bixby, Samsung’s AI assistant at your beck and call with Android 8.0 OS running from get go.
Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury Price and AvailabilityThe smartphone is available for pre-order on selected online stores and would be made available come next month for about 226, 000 Naira depending on your location and the deal.
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury:
General Features Platform: Android 8.0 Oreo Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 GPU: Adreno 512 Memory: 4GB Colours: Burgundy Red, Black Night Dimension: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm Weight: 150g SIM Type: Nano sim SIM Count: Dual sim Display Display: 5.8-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen,2220 X 1080 pixrl Screen Protection: – Camera Rear Camera: 16MP camera, 2k Video@300fps Rear Camera Features: phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama Front Camera: 8MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps Storage Built-in Storage: 64GB Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 400GB Bundled Cloud Storage: – Network Support 2G GSM: Yes 2G CDMA 1X: – 3G WCDMA: Yes 3G CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) Internet & Connectivity GPRS: Yes EDGE: Yes 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX NFC: – Infrared Blaster: – USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0 Messaging SMS/MMS: Yes Instant Messaging: Yes Push Emails: Yes Email Protocol: – Entertainment Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player Video Player: MP4/DivX/XviD/H.265 player FM Radio: Yes Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5mm Jack: Yes Navigation Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS Maps: Yes Sensors & Control Digital Compass: Yes Accelerometer: Yes Proximity Sensor: Yew Light Sensor: Yes Barometer: Yes SpO2: – Pedometer: – Heart Rate Monitor: – Gyroscope: Yes Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear) Iris Scanner: Yes Face Unlock: Yes Intelligent Digital Assistant: – Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: – Voice Control: – Other Features Video Streaming: Yes Active Noise Cancellation: Yes Wireless Charging: – Built-in Mobile Payment: – Water Resistant: Yes Dust Resistant: Yes Image Editor: Yes Video Editor: Yes Document Viewer: Yes Document Editor: Yes Battery Battery: 3, 000mAh non removable Li-ion battery Talktime: – Standby Time: – Fast Charging: Yes
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