Android Components Lifecycles

Understand and leverage the lifecycles of the core components in Android applications!

What you'll learn

Understand what Android lifecycles are and why they're needed

Learn the lifecycles of the main Android components (Application, Activity, Fragment, etc.)

Handle configuration changes and process death in Android applications gracefully

Hack Android lifecycles when there is no other choice

Requirements

Minimal Android development experience

Description

As an Android developer, you're aware that Android applications are built atop several core components with lifecycles, like Activities and Fragments. These components and their lifecycles are crucial for seamless integration with the Android OS and play a pivotal role in managing your app's behavior.However, the intricate nature of Android lifecycles often leads to confusion and bugs, posing a significant challenge even for experienced developers. This course is meticulously crafted to demystify these complexities, empowering you with confidence and expertise.What You'll Learn:Foundation of Android Lifecycles: Unpack the basic concepts and build a solid understanding of how Android lifecycles operate.Deep Dive into Key Lifecycle Elements:Process and Application LifecycleActivity LifecycleFragment LifecycleDealing with Configuration ChangesViewModel LifecycleStrategies for Save & Restore scenarios (Process Death)Lifecycle Management Best Practices: Learn the "standard" approaches to manage lifecycles efficiently and effectively.Advanced Techniques & Hacks: Beyond the basics, explore innovative hacks and ad-hoc solutions for unique lifecycle challenges.Real-world Application: Equip yourself with practical skills to tackle complex situations in your Android projects.Ace Your Interviews: Gain the confidence to answer lifecycle-related questions during job interviews.This course not only clarifies the fundamental concepts but also provides insights into the core architecture of Android, preparing you for advanced development tasks. Explore the full course syllabus, watch the sample lectures, and join me on this journey to mastering Android lifecycles. Welcome aboard!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Review System

Section 2: Application Lifecycle

Lecture 3 Application

Lecture 4 Process

Lecture 5 Process Lifecycle

Lecture 6 Application Class

Lecture 7 Global Objects

Lecture 8 Application.onCreate()

Lecture 9 Application Lifecycle Summary

Section 3: Activity Lifecycle

Lecture 10 Activity Lifecycle

Lecture 11 Activity as Context

Lecture 12 Activity onCreate() and onDestroy()

Lecture 13 Activities Back Stack

Lecture 14 Activity onStart() and onStop()

Lecture 15 Activity onResume() and onPause()

Lecture 16 Overlapping vs Non-Overlapping Lifecycle States

Lecture 17 Multi-Resume

Lecture 18 Memory Leaks

Lecture 19 Activity Lifecycle Callbacks

Lecture 20 Activity Lifecycle Summary

Section 4: Fragment Lifecycle

Lecture 21 Fragment Lifecycle

Lecture 22 Fragment Code Review

Lecture 23 Fragment onCreateView() and onDestroyView()

Lecture 24 Fragment onViewCreated()

Lecture 25 Fragment onCreate(), onStart() and onResume()

Lecture 26 Fragment Lifecycle Demonstration

Lecture 27 Fragments Back Stack

Lecture 28 Activity - Fragment Lifecycle Coupling

Lecture 29 Fragment View Lifecycle

Lecture 30 Fragment View Recreation Optimization

Lecture 31 Fragment onAttach() and onDetach()

Lecture 32 Fragment Lifecycle Callbacks

Lecture 33 Fragment Navigation Libraries

Lecture 34 Fragment Lifecycle Summary

Section 5: Configuration Changes

Lecture 35 Configuration Changes

Lecture 36 Configuration Changes Demonstration

Lecture 37 Configuration Changes Mechanics

Lecture 38 Fixing Background Detection Code

Lecture 39 FragmentManager During Configuration Changes

Lecture 40 Views During Configuration Changes

Lecture 41 Custom State During Configuration Changes

Lecture 42 Custom State During Configuration Changes - Part 2

Lecture 43 Manual Handling of Configuration Changes

Lecture 44 Deprecated APIs

Lecture 45 Configuration Changes Summary

Section 6: ViewModel Lifecycle

Lecture 46 ViewModel Lifecycle

Lecture 47 ViewModel Demonstraion

Lecture 48 Observable ViewModel

Lecture 49 LiveData

Lecture 50 ViewModel onCleared()

Lecture 51 ViewModel Lifecycle Summary

Section 7: Save & Restore (Process Death)

Lecture 52 Save & Restore (Process Death)

Lecture 53 Memory Management in Android

Lecture 54 Testing Save & Restore Scenario

Lecture 55 Background Process Limit

Lecture 56 Stopping Cached Process

Lecture 57 Killing a Process From ADB

Lecture 58 Save & Restore in Activities

Lecture 59 Save & Restore in Fragments

Lecture 60 Save & Restore in ViewModel

Lecture 61 Save & Restore in Global Objects

Lecture 62 How to Support Save & Restore in Global Objects

Lecture 63 Save & Restore and Mutable Static State

Lecture 64 Save & Restore vs Configuration Changes

Lecture 65 Save & Restore (Process Death) Summary

Section 8: Course Summary

Lecture 66 Course Summary

Android developers of all levels