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David Odari
November 27, 2019
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Journey as an Android Developer
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Transcript
Journey Through Android Development David Odari
My Journey
Why Android? What’s this presentation about? Use this slide to
introduce yourself and give a high level overview of the topic you’re about to explain.
Why Android? • Open Source • Runs on over a
billion devices • Simple ,get apps running quick.
Fun fact The Android logo isn't actually called Android but
bugdroid.
Getting Started • Perseverance/Determination • Patience • Curiosity • An
open mind • Being honest with yourself. ◦
Tools • Android Studio/Intellij
Need to knows • Java/Kotlin knowledge,Kotlin preferrebaly • Activities •
Services • Broadcast receivers • Content Providers • Databases - SQL & NoSQL
Skill Levels & Work Environment
Beginner Still learning can build basic apps
Junior Has some experience building apps and can deliver on
projects given proper guidance. Learning Stage.
Mid level Can deliver on work with minimal supervision and
understands best practices whiel delivering tasks on time.
Senior Has clear view of the team and guides mid
and junior developers in a team with amassed technical expertise. Can also make decisions on technical tradeoffs.
Lead Responsible for the whole team and manages all phases
involved with the product.
Staying Relevant
Online Courses • Udacity • Udemy • Pluralsight • Youtube
Meetups & Events • Android254 • KotlinKenya • Devfest •
DroidconKE • Google IO • Android Dev Summit • KotlinConf
Socials • Twitter - GDEs ,Kotlin,Android..etc • Linkedin
Certifications • Associate Android Developer(Java/Kotlin)
Products • Build side projects • Have a playstore account
and ship • Produce libraries from your projects or contribute to open source libraries you use.
Q&A
Thanks! Twitter: @_davidodari Linkedin: David Odari