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Beast Android Development:Integrating A Node.Js Server

12.5 hours on-demand video

$ 11.99

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Brief Introduction

Learn how to create and combine a Node.js server with Firebase to create powerful, faster, and more secure android apps.

Description

Firebase alone although a useful and powerful back end is not enough to build a truly great android app. It is best to create a node.js server to play middle man between your android client and Firebase. By having a node.js server, you improve security, app performance, and unlock features such as user to user push notifications!

The main purpose of this course is to show you how to build and utilize a node.js server with Firebase to create a powerful android application. In order to accomplish this goal, we will build a fully functional chatting app from scratch. This app will contain features such as real time chatting, user profiles, and notifications to name a few. You will also pick up some UI tricks like creating a bottom navigation bar, using circular image views, and wiring up a search bar.

This course is designed for intermediate Android Developers. We are going to be creating plenty of android code but a lot of boilerplate code such as recycler-view adapters will not be explained. Therefore, it is best that you already have a firm understanding on Android. In addition, you are also expected to know the basics of rx-java. Rxjava will play a big role in our project and there will be no basic explanations such as what observables/observers are. Although we will be building a node.js server, you are not required to know how to code in javascript. Just be sure to be ready for the challenge of quickly picking up a new language!

This course is one of a kind as there is no other Android course that tackles implementing a node.js server into development. By taking this course not only will you achieve a whole new level in your development skills but you'll be able to build any app you can think of!

Requirements

Requirements
You should understand android concepts such as the activity life cycle, recyler-views, fragments, and xml layouts
You should understand the basics of rx-java some topics including what observers/observables, how to use subjects, and making background threads
You should be able to utilize Googles Firebase inside an android project
You should have access to your SHA1 fingerprint
You should understand how to install and use butter-knife for android view bindings
You should already have android studios installed and have at least two devices for testing. You can use 2 emulators but it is recommended you use at least one phone.
You do not need to have any node.js experience to take this course