Corspedia | Gradle for Android and Java

Overview

This course explores how the Gradle build tool compiles and packages apps, and you'll learn to customize the build process. The first half of this course is for anyone interested in Gradle, build automation, and continuous delivery of software.

The latter half of the course reveals the magic that happens after you hit the "Run" button in Android Studio. You'll also explore advanced Android topics, learning to configure free vs paid app flavors, create and integrate Android libraries, test your app, and prepare your app for the Play Store.

Syllabus

Gradle Fundamentals

Understand Gradle's capabilities and role in Java and Android builds.,Learn the Gradle task model, and put together your first build!,Explore the Gardle build lifecycle.

Gradle for Java

Understand the Gradle plugin system, and explore the Java plugin.,Build and test Java projects.,Learn to use Gradle for Dependency management.

Gradle for Android

Use Gradle in Android Studio.,Explore the features of the Gradle Android plugin and build process.,Build an Android app with free and paid product flavors.

Advanced Android Builds

Create Android libraries and apps that depend on them.,Use advanced features of the Android Gradle Plugin to configure signing, obfuscation, and optimization.,Configure Android testing.

Final Project

Build and test a joke telling app with a free ad-supported version and a paid version.,As a bonus, deploy a Google Cloud Messaging backend to supply the jokes.

Taught by

Jeremy Silver and Mark Vieira

Gradle for Android and Java

Brought by: Udacity

Overview

Syllabus

Taught by

Gradle for Android and Java

Brought by: Udacity