Mobile App Development
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Course Overview
This course provides a thorough introduction to app development, focusing on both mobile and web applications. Students will gain practical skills in programming, design, and deployment, preparing them for real-world app development challenges.
Course Objectives
Understand the fundamentals of app development for mobile and web platforms.
Learn programming languages and frameworks used in app development.
Design user-friendly interfaces and experiences.
Develop, test, and deploy applications.
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Mobile App DevelopmentDuration: 3 months
Schedule: 3 times a weekMonth 1: Foundations of Mobile App Development
Week 1-2: Introduction to Mobile Development
· Overview of iOS and Android ecosystems
· Understanding mobile app architecture
· Introduction to programming languages (Swift for iOS, Kotlin/Java for Android)
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Week 3: UI/UX Design for Mobile Apps
· Principles of mobile app design
· Introduction to design tools (Figma, Sketch)
· Creating wireframes and prototypes
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Week 4-5: Developing with Flutter/React Native
· Introduction to cross-platform development using Flutter/React Native
· Setting up the development environment
· Building basic UI components and navigation
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Week 6: Mobile App Project (Basic
· Building a simple mobile app (e.g., to-do list, weather app)
· Deploying the app on a physical device or simulator
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Month 2: Advanced Mobile Development Techniques
Week 7-8: Working with APIs and Databases
· Fetching data from RESTful APIs
· Handling data with local storage (SQLite, Firebase)
· Real-time data with Firebase Realtime Database
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Week 9-10: Mobile App Features and Integrations
· Integrating device features (camera, GPS, notifications)
· User authentication and security (OAuth, Firebase Authentication)
Managing app state (Redux for React Native, BLoC pattern for Flutter)
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Week 11: Performance Optimization and Testing
· Optimizing app performance (code splitting, lazy loading)
· Debugging tools and techniques
· Writing unit and integration tests
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Month 3: Full Mobile App Development
Week 12-14: Advanced App Development
· Building a more complex mobile application (e.g., eCommerce, social media)
· Incorporating third-party libraries and APIs
· Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
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Week 15: App Store Deployment
· Preparing app for App Store and Play Store submission
· App Store guidelines and best practices
· App versioning and updates
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Week 16: Capstone Project
· Developing a feature-rich mobile application
· Peer review and presentation of the final product
