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Engineering Maintainable Android Apps

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Course Summary

This course teaches students how to develop Android apps using Android Studio, Java, and other relevant tools. It covers the basics of app development, user interfaces, and data storage.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to create Android apps from scratch
Understand the basics of Java programming
Explore user interface design and data storage techniques

Learning Outcomes

Develop a basic Android app using Android Studio
Understand the basics of Java programming
Implement user interface design and data storage techniques

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of programming concepts
Access to a computer with Android Studio installed

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Self-paced
Online

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Description

Engineering Maintainable Android Apps, which is a 4 week MOOC that shows by example various methods for engineering maintainable Android apps, including test-driven development methods and how to develop/run unit tests using JUnit and Robotium (or equivalent automated testing frameworks for Android), as well as how to successfully apply common Java/Android software patterns to improve the extensibility and clarity of Android apps. Students will work on the appropriate automated unit quizzes, based on the material covered in the lecture videos. These lessons will demonstrate the benefits of good software engineering practices that are targeted at creating maintainable code for mobile apps.

There will be roughly 3-4 hours of student engagement time per week, including video lectures, and quizzes. The ordering of the modules within the course is designed to be flexible. In particular, students can watch the videos in whatever order suits their experience and needs, e.g., they may want to watch the unit testing videos prior to the software pattern videos if they prefer to learn about unit testing first.

Outline

MOOC Overview
Course Intro

Software Engineering & Testing I
Software Engineering as Search
Why Test?
Unit Testing
Unit Testing with Android Studio
The Importance of Test Automation
Code Coverage
Styles of Testing
Testing I Quiz

Software Engineering & Testing II
Functional & Non-functional Properties
Refactoring
Refactoring and Regression Testing
Integration Testing
Integration Testing with Android Studio
Mock Objects with Android Studio
UI Testing with Espresso in Android Studio
Testing II Quiz
Optional Assignment 1: Android Test Driven Development (Programming)

Security & Sustainability I
Security & Sustainability
Economy of Mechanism
Economy of Mechanism Example
Least Privilege
Least Privilege Example
Complete Mediation
Complete Mediation Example
Secure Defaults
Secure Defaults Example
Security I Quiz

Security & Sustainability II
Traditional App Accounts
Traditional vs. Mobile App Accounts
App Account Mapping to Linux Users
Apps Lie & Steal
How Android Protects Apps
What Android Does Not Protect
The Challenges of Secure Coding
Security Vulnerability Walkthrough
The iRemember App Example
Privilege Escalation I
Privilege Escalation II
Privilege Escalation III
Course Wrap-up
Security II Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

This course on engineering Android apps has received positive reviews from many users. The course provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on building Android applications. Users have appreciated the course for its practical approach to learning.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The practical approach to learning the course offers has been highly appreciated by many users.

Pros from User Reviews

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience provided in building Android applications
Well-structured course content with practical examples
Highly qualified instructors with industry experience

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too basic
The pace of the course may be too fast for some learners
Limited interaction with instructors and other learners

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