Lifecycles are central to Android development because all major components, such as Activities, Fragments, and ViewModels, have distinct Lifecycles. Therefore, a solid understanding of Android Lifecycles is essential for becoming a good Android developer capable of building responsive and reliable applications.
Unfortunately, Android Lifecycles can be complex and confusing at times, which can lead to tricky bugs, requiring extensive effort to identify and resolve. These bugs are among the most common problems affecting real-world Android applications.
In addition to being central in Android app development process, Android lifecycles are a common topic in job interviews, underscoring their fundamental importance.
In this course, you'll master Android Lifecycles, acquiring knowledge and skills required to take a full control over your Android apps. From foundational concepts to advanced strategies, we'll cover everything about this important topic.
You will learn:
Why Android components need lifecycles.
The lifecycles of the main Android components:
Process
Application
Activity
Fragment
ViewModel
Service
How to handle Configuration Changes.
How to handle Process Death.
Best practices for efficient Lifecycle management.
Hacks and ad hoc solutions for unique Lifecycle-related challenges.
Common pitfalls and gotchas to avoid in your projects.
The tutorial code for this course is available in an open-source, real Android application. This application will demonstrate all the concepts discussed in the lectures, and will allows you to practice advanced lifecycle techniques and test tricky lifecycle behaviors when developing your own applications.
Whether you're a newcomer to Android or an experienced developer, you'll find a wealth of useful and interesting material in this course. So, I invite you to join me on this journey into the intricate world of Android lifecycles!