DURATION – 2 MONTH

Mobile App Development Syllabus:

Module 1: Introduction to Mobile App Development

1. Overview of Mobile App Development:

   • Introduction to mobile platforms (iOS, Android)
   • Native vs. hybrid vs. cross-platform development
   • Mobile app development life cycle

2. Choosing a Development Environment:

   • Introduction to IDEs (Integrated Development Environments)
   • Setting up development environments for Android Studio (Android) and Xcode (iOS)

Module 2: Basics of Programming

1. Introduction to Programming:

   • Basic programming concepts
   • Variables, data types, and operators
   • Control structures (if statements, loops)

2. Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):

   • Classes and objects
   • Inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism
   • Object-oriented design principles

Module 3: Mobile App UI/UX Design

1. User Interface (UI) Design:

   • Principles of mobile UI design
   • Wireframing and prototyping tools
   • Designing for different screen sizes and resolutions

2. User Experience (UX) Design:

   • Understanding user interactions
   • Navigation patterns and best practices
   • Accessibility considerations

Module 4: Android App Development

1. Introduction to Android Development:

   • Overview of the Android platform
   • Android architecture and components

2. Building User Interfaces with XML:

   • XML layout files
   • UI components and attributes
   • Handling user input

3. Java Programming for Android:

   • Basic Java concepts for Android development
   • Activities and Fragments
   • Event handling and listeners

4. Working with Android Studio:

   • Creating and managing Android projects
   • Debugging and testing

Module 5: iOS App Development

1. Introduction to iOS Development:

   • Overview of the iOS platform
   • iOS architecture and components

2. Building User Interfaces with Interface Builder:

   • Interface Builder basics
   • UI components and constraints
   • Handling user input

3. Swift Programming for iOS:

   • Basic Swift concepts for iOS development
   • View controllers and navigation
   • Event handling and delegation

4. Working with Xcode:

   • Creating and managing iOS projects
   • Debugging and testing

Module 6: Cross-Platform Development

1. Introduction to Cross-Platform Frameworks:

   • Overview of frameworks like Flutter or React Native
   • Building cross-platform apps with a single codebase

2. Developing with a Cross-Platform Framework:

   • Setting up a cross-platform development environment
   • Building and deploying cross-platform apps

Module 7: Mobile App Data Management

1. Local Data Storage:

   • Using SQLite databases (Android and iOS)
   • Shared Preferences (Android)
   • Core Data (iOS)

2. Working with APIs:

   • Consuming RESTful APIs
   • Parsing JSON data
   • Authentication and authorization

Module 8: Advanced Topics

1. Push Notifications:

   • Implementing push notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging, APNs)
   • Handling notifications in mobile apps

2. Mobile App Security:

   • Best practices for securing mobile apps
   • Encryption and secure communication

Module 9: Deployment and App Store Guidelines

1. Testing and Debugging:

   • Unit testing and UI testing
   • Debugging tools and techniques

2. App Deployment:

   • Deploying apps to Google Play Store (Android)
   • Deploying apps to Apple App Store (iOS)

Module 10: Final Project

1. Project Work:
   • Design and develop a mobile application
   • Incorporate various features learned in the course
   • Prepare the app for deployment

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Assignments and Quizzes:

  • Regular assessments to reinforce concepts
  • Quizzes to assess understanding

• Project Evaluation:

  • Assessment of the final mobile app project
  • App design, functionality, and usability