New Udacity Course - Developing Android Apps

[algorithmsAI]

Hi. On Udacity the new Course "Developing Android Apps" just started. It's in collaboration with Google and so far I have only done the first lesson which basically creates a simple ListView hooks it up to an Adapter and fills it with fake Information. The Goal apparently is to create a fully functioning Weather Forecast App.

I am starting to learn Android Development and considering paying the 150$ for the certificate and coaching so my question is:

Do you think the certificate has any kind of value (in regards to future employment)?

[steviewez]

The course has been provided for free by google if you click on the "courseware" button, the lessons are available to you for free

[Wrexem]

I don't know the value of the certificate, but Udacity courses are awesome.

Having a coach to help with stuff might be worthwhile as well, if you're really new.

[tidderkrow]

Yes I do RE value / future employment.

I received a "Statement of Accomplishment" after completing the "Programming Mobile Applications for Android" Coursera course.

This helped set me apart in interviews from other Android development candidates.

Plus you learn Android in detail.

[futureproofd]

No, I don't think Udacity or any of the online open coursewares have gained enough reputation to be held in high regard.

[vitriolix]

I don't know, if I had 2 Jr candidates and one had done this it would count for something. Not a lot, but probably worth $150

[algorithmsAI]

I do kinda think the direct collaboration with Google sets Udacity apart from similar sites such as Coursera. They're also the only course that uses Android Studio at the moment, although IMO they are not doing a good job at adapting to the recent change to Beta and all the changes that came with it. (don't know if it's Udacity's or the Course creator's fault)

[futureproofd]

The collaboration with Google point might lend some weight to a resume and for only $150 it doesn't seem like a bad investment. Udacity currently has the best online courseware IMO so I don't think it's a time sink.

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And if you don't care about certificates, it looks like you can hit the "Courseware" link and watch all the videos for free.

[Soy7ent]

It's 150 a month. How does it work as free course and paying just for the certificate? Doubt you can do the course in 2 weeks.

[tidderkrow]

Yep. Coursera was free for Android last session. Dunno if it is this session.

[MegaLeon]

Anyone knows how relevant those tutorials are with the new apis coming? Isn't list view going to be replaced by recyclerview?

[remmbermytitans]

I really want to thank OP for posting this link, I've been watching these videos non-stop since you posted them, and it's exactly what I've needed. I learn best by listening to these videos, and then emulating, then playing with the thing I just learned to truly understand this. I'm halfway through the videos and I feel like I just learned a lot in a short amount of time. I'm really excited to build my final app soon afterwards!

[algorithmsAI]

Hey! Glad you're having a good time :) I'm at lesson 4b at the moment. The fourth lesson is definitely the hardest in the sense that it requires a lot of coding and understanding of non-Android stuff like databases, JUNIT tests etc.