Android UI Basics

Welcome to the Android UI Basics tutorial! This section will cover the fundamental concepts and components of Android user interface development.

Overview

• Activities: The main building blocks of an Android app, where you'll define the UI layout and handle user interactions.
• Views: The building blocks of an Activity, such as buttons, text fields, and images.
• Layouts: The structure that defines how views are arranged on the screen.

Key Concepts

• Activity Lifecycle: Understanding the lifecycle of an Activity is crucial for managing resources and handling user interactions.
• Intents: Used to navigate between Activities and perform other tasks.
• Permissions: Required for accessing certain device features, like the camera or location services.

Useful Resources

• Android Developers Guide

Example Code

Here's a simple example of an Android Activity:

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
    }
}

Further Reading

• Android UI Design

Android UI Design