Classwork 1: Personalized Android App

By Drashya Patel on 2024-12-12T09:24-05:00

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Objective:

  • Create a personalized Android application using Android Studio that displays:
    • Your Name
    • Banner ID
    • Class and Section
    • A Favorite Quote
  • Run the application on both the Android Studio emulator and an external Android emulator.

Instructions:

  1. Set Up Android Studio

    • Install Android Studio from its official site and set it up on your machine.

  2. Install an External Android Emulator

    • Choose and install any external emulator like Genymotion, Bluestacks, or Nox Player.

  3. App Requirements:

    • The app should display:
      • Your Name
      • Banner ID
      • Class and Section
      • A Favorite Quote
    • Personalize the appearance of the app with colors, fonts, and layout to reflect your personality.

  4. Submit:

    • Code for the Android app.
    • A report containing:
      • Copy of the app code.
      • Screenshots of the app running in both Android Studio emulator and the external emulator.
      • Reflection on the process, highlighting experiences and challenges faced.

Tasks to Complete:

  1. App Design:

    • Design a simple layout with all required details.
    • Ensure the design is neat and text is legible.

  2. Run the App on Android Studio Emulator:

    • Test and take a screenshot of the app running in the default emulator.

  3. Run the App on an External Emulator (15%):

    • Test and take a screenshot of the app running in the external emulator.

  4. Reflection:

    • Write a short paragraph reflecting on the assignment, challenges faced, and learning experiences.

  5. Prepare and Submit a Report:

    • Include app code, screenshots, and reflection.

What I Did:

  • Developed the app using Java (after switching from the default Kotlin).
  • Created a neat layout to display Name, Banner ID, Class, Section, and a favorite quote.
  • Customized the background with an image to enhance visual appeal.
  • Tested the app on both the Android Studio emulator and an external emulator (Genymotion).

Screenshots:

  1. Screenshot of the Android Studio layout design: Screenshot 1
  2. Screenshot of the app running in Android Studio emulator: Screenshot 2
  3. Screenshot of the app running in an external emulator: Screenshot 3

Reflection: I faced a series of challenges while creating this application. Android Studio was entirely new to me, and I initially felt overwhelmed with its features. By default, it uses Kotlin, but I had to figure out how to switch to Java, which I am more familiar with. Designing the app layout and using Android Studio's features was challenging at first, but with hands-on practice, the process became fun and interesting. This experience helped me gain confidence in using Android Studio and creating simple applications.