Objective: A Diploma in Mobile App Development is a specialized course that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to design, develop, and deploy mobile applications for various platforms, such as Android and iOS. The course covers the technical aspects of app development, including programming, design, and user experience (UX), while also focusing on practical skills and hands-on experience.
Introduction to Mobile App Development: Overview of Mobile App Development, Evolution of Mobile Technologies, Understanding Native, Hybrid, and Web Apps, Introduction to Mobile Platforms (Android, iOS), Basics of UI/UX for Mobile Apps, Introduction to App Development Frameworks, Understanding Mobile App Lifecycle, Setting Up Development Environment, Overview of Mobile App Monetization, Future Trends in Mobile Development.
Programming Fundamentals for Mobile Apps: Introduction to Programming Languages (Java, Kotlin, Swift, Dart), Understanding Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Variables, Data Types, and Operators, Control Flow Statements (Loops, Conditionals), Functions and Methods in Programming, Working with Arrays and Collections, Introduction to APIs and Libraries, Debugging and Error Handling, Best Coding Practices for Mobile Development, Hands-on Writing Basic Mobile App Code.
Android App Development Basics: Introduction to Android Studio, Setting Up Android Development Environment, Understanding Android Application Components, Creating UI with XML and Views, Handling User Input and Events, Introduction to Android Intents and Activities, Working with RecyclerView and ListView, Understanding Android Manifest File, Managing App Permissions and Security, Hands-on Building a Simple Android App.
iOS App Development Basics: Introduction to Xcode and Swift, Setting Up iOS Development Environment, Understanding Storyboards and Interface Builder, Basics of UIKit and SwiftUI, Working with ViewControllers and Navigation, Handling User Inputs and Gestures, Managing App Lifecycle and States, Introduction to Auto Layout and Constraints, Understanding iOS App Store Guidelines, Hands-on Building a Simple iOS App.
Cross-Platform Mobile App Development: Introduction to Cross-Platform Development, Overview of Flutter and Dart, Understanding React Native and Its Architecture, Introduction to Xamarin for C# Developers, Working with Widgets in Flutter, Building Reusable Components in React Native, Managing State in Cross-Platform Apps, Debugging and Performance Optimization, Deploying Cross-Platform Apps, Hands-on Building a Cross-Platform Mobile App.
Mobile App UI/UX Design and User Interaction: Principles of Mobile UI/UX Design, Understanding Wireframing and Prototyping, Working with Material Design and Cupertino UI, Creating Responsive and Adaptive Layouts, Implementing Animations and Transitions, Handling Touch Gestures and Events, Designing for Accessibility and Inclusivity, Managing Themes and Styles in Apps, A/B Testing for UI Improvements, Hands-on Designing an Engaging Mobile App UI.
Eligibility: 10th Grade (high school) or Equivalent.