Logging functionality
Using Log in Android 1. Android Log Utility Class: Log Android SDK provides a dedicated logging utility class android.util.Log, which offers 5 levels of logging methods, arranged from lowest to …
build.gradle
The Role of the build.gradle File I. Introduction to the Gradle Build System Android Studio uses Gradle to build projects. Gradle is a highly advanced build tool that uses a …
Resource res files and how to change app name and icon
1. res Directory Structure The res/ directory is organized into subdirectories by resource type: Directory Purpose drawable General images (e.g., backgrounds, illustrations) mipmap-prefixed App icons (Launcher Icons) values Strings, styles, …
How an App Actually Runs
1. Starting from the Launch Entry Point To understand how any Android app launches, you have to start with the global configuration file: AndroidManifest.xml. Open AndroidManifest.xml and look for the …
Project analysis and directory structure
When you first create an Android project, Android Studio offers several project view modes. Project mode displays the actual physical directory structure, making it especially helpful for beginners to understand …
Understanding Android
What is Android? This course covers the older version of Android development, built with Java and XML layouts. The current mainstream approach is Kotlin + Compose. Android System Architecture (4 …