[2015/06/27] MaGIC Academy: Android Mobile Development

Event Date
Jun 27 - Jun 28, 2015
[ Sat ] - [ Sun ]

Event Time
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM MYT

Event Venue
MaGIC Cyberjaya

Venue Address
Block 3730, Persiaran Apec, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor


Event Details
They are many ways to create Android application. Debate regarding hybrid or native app is never end. Hybrid app is based on web technologies while native app relies directly on the specific language where the platform was built. Native programming language for developing Android app is Java. However, Java for Android development is slightly different with Java ME for mobile, due to the different in software development kit (SDK) and the Android process virtual machine (Dalvik).

In the early age of Android OS, the applications were built using Eclipse and now new official integrated development environment (IDE) has released which is Android Studio. Android Studio is an integrated IDE for developing Android apps on based on IntelliJ IDEA. After version 1.0 released by Google, it’s has been widely used by developers, precedes Eclipse. During Google I/O 2015, Android Studio 1.3 has been announced.

Key Takeaways

• How to setup the environment for Android app development
• Introduction to Android Studio
• Introduction to Android programming
• Deployment of Android application using emulator and real device
• Mini project

Pre - Requisite & Planning

• Laptop with minimum 4GB RAM
• Participants should have at least a basic on Java programming and understanding of Object Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Android Studio + SDK. Download here
• Java Development Kit (JDK) - 32 bit will do.
  Download here
• Genymotion. Download here

Useful References (and recommended readings)

• Android Developer
• Hybrid vs Native
• Android Debug Bridge (ADB)
• Set Path and Classpath

Agenda
Day 1

• 11.00am - 1.00pm : Workshop starts
• 1.00pm - 2.00pm : Break
• 2.00pm - 4.30pm : Workshop continues
• 4.30pm - 5.00pm : Break
• 5.30pm - 6.30pm : Workshop continues
• 7.00pm - 8.00pm : Ramadhan Dinner

Day 2

• 11.00am - 1.00pm : Workshop starts
• 1.00pm - 2.00pm : Break
• 2.00pm - 4.30pm : Workshop continues
• 4.30pm - 5.00pm : Break
• 5.30pm - 6.30pm : Workshop continues
• 7.00pm - 8.00pm : Ramadhan Dinner

About the Speaker
SejukStudio
The team consists of a team of developers in Johor Bahru who focuses on buiding IT systems. Their core expertise include web and mobile development. Recently, they’ve setup a division which trains up-and-coming developers. The had recently conducted an Android workshop which was endorsed by MaGIC-X (Media and Game Innovation Centre of Excellence).

Arif Tukiman (Founder & CEO of Sejuk Studio)
Developer of a quite well-known Jawi education game named Jawi Explored. Well experienced in game development field using Unity as platform for development. Still exploring new approach in developing a fun and entertaining educational game. Currently works as game developer at Sejuk Studio

Amir Fazwan (Mobile Developer in Sejuk Studio)
Well experienced in android application development for University mostly for UTM. Involved in the development of UTM GPA Calculator and many other Android applications. Experienced in conducting training.

Organizer

Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre
http://www.mymagic.my/
Building Great Entrepreneurs.

Note (from Kirby510's Website Blog)
01. Android Mobile Development Class Note v1.1 [8MB]

02a. Android Developers
02b. Using an ArrayAdapter with ListView
02c. Android Arsenal