Build Better Apps Through Automation
Learn to Code
Advance your career by learning the basics of programming.
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.
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Interactive Quizzes
Taught by Industry Pros
Self-Paced Learning
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This course is your first step towards a new career with the Introduction to Programming Program.
Enhance your skill set and boost your hirability through innovative, independent learning.
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This is an advanced course aimed at students with experience developing Android or Java apps.
If you lack this experience, please take Developing Android Apps and Advanced Android App Development prior to taking this course.
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As your software projects get more ambitious, the process of building and deploying your apps will become more and more involved. However, modern software development requires rapid iterative releases, known as continuous delivery. Gradle is a next-generation build automation system that makes continuous delivery of complex projects a reality.
Gradle supports many languages and tools, and is tightly integrated with Android Studio. This course is useful for any developer seeking to understand Gradle, but focuses on Android builds. The default Android build settings are enough to put a simple debug app on your phone, but to build an app that's ready for the Google Play Store, you'll need to understand your build process and how to customize it.