Learn Android app development alongside PHP and MYSQL and build your Android Spotify clone app plus a fully operational server!
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Who this course is for:
- Those with some coding experience in any language are encouraged to enroll in this course
- For absolute beginners, it’s recommended to start with a Java course beforehand, even a brief one is helpful
What you’ll learn:
- Develop an Android Music Streaming App
- Create a Fully Functioning Server for Streaming Various Media Content
- Understand the CORRECT Method of Playing Music on Android (essential knowledge)
Requirements:
- A PC or Mac running Android Studio (free)
- Access to a server (free or paid) running cPanel (most servers run cPanel)
The music category ranks among the largest on Google Play, offering considerable revenue potential for the app you create! This course equips you with fundamental concepts, tools, and functions necessary to build a fully functional Android music streaming application using Java. Additionally, you’ll learn how to set up your server and upload music for playback within your app.
Things You’ll Learn:
- How to install and set up Android Studio
- Basic Streaming Functions on Android
- How to Setup a Free or Paid Server
- With no PHP experience necessary, Automate Music File indexing on a Server Using PHPÂ
- How to Make an Android App Communicate with a Server
- How to Manage Audio Interruptions like Phone Calls
- How to Add Lock Screen Controls
- How to Create List Views and Custom List View Rows on Android
- Liking a Track Through Your Remote Database
- Add More Data Dynamically to Your App and Remote Database
- Android App Development
Unlock Powerful Skills! Mastering the creation of Android apps alongside PHP and MySQL backends enhances your value to prospective employers significantly. The combination of these two skill sets is the primary reason developers are sought after by startups. The demand for this expertise is high, and startups are willing to invest in it!
In addition to mastering the ins and outs of streaming music on Android apps, this course includes a MASSIVE bonus. You’ll learn how to create and configure a fully operational server capable of performing the following tasks:
- Automatically scan for newly uploaded music and add them into a MYSQL database, with no manual intervention
- Generate PHP files that enable your app to access a backend
Content and Overview:
No prior programming knowledge is needed for this course, though it is helpful. For complete beginners, it is recommended to take a basic Java course first.
You will be taken on a journey through:
- Choosing between free or paid servers
- How to code a simple music streaming function on Android
- How to add advanced audio features to your app
- How to make your app talk to a server (aka – creating a backend)
- How to report app usage statistics to your remote database
This course provides comprehensive training in music app development, covering Android and Java fundamentals. Additionally, it offers instruction in MYSQL, PHP, and cPanel. Each chapter starts with an overview and concludes with a summary, for a better understanding of the topic discussed. Upon completion, you’ll possess sought-after skills valued by numerous businesses. Elevate your worth by enrolling today!
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Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction And Environment Setup | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Setup Android Studio And Simulators On A Mac | 00:00:00 | ||
| Setup Android Studio And Simulators On A PC – Windows | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Server Setup And Testing | |||
| Introduction To Server Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
| Should You Choose A Free Or Paid Server? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Option 1: Setting Up A Free Server | 00:00:00 | ||
| Option 2: Setting Up A Paid Server – Much More Control | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Upload Your Files To A Server | 00:00:00 | ||
| Create Your Server Database Using cPanel | 00:00:00 | ||
| Create A PHP Script To Add Uploaded Music To The Database: Part 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Create A PHP Script To Add Uploaded Music To The Database: Part 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Automate A PHP Script Using Cron | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - A Really Simple Android Music Streaming Function | |||
| Introduction To Simple Streaming | 00:00:00 | ||
| Setting Up Our Project In Android Studio | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Create A Simple Streaming Function In Android | 00:00:00 | ||
| Correct Threading Patterns For Android Streaming Audio | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary Of Really Simple Android Music Streaming Function | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Basic Control Of Media Players On Android | |||
| Introduction To Basic Control Of Media Players On Android | 00:00:00 | ||
| Adding A Play Pause Button To Our App | 00:00:00 | ||
| Connecting Up The Streaming Player And The Play Pause Button | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Toggle the Play Pause Button Icon | 00:00:00 | ||
| Debugging An Android App | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary Of Basic Control Of Media Players On Android | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Background Audio Streaming On Android Using Services | |||
| Introduction To Background Audio Streaming On Android Using Services | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is An Android Service? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Creating An Android Service To Play Music | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Communicate From A Service To An Activity On Android | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Communicate Between An Activity And A Service – Binding | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary Of Background Audio Streaming On Android Using Services | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Advanced Audio Streaming Features On Android | |||
| Introduction To Advanced Audio Streaming Features On Android | 00:00:00 | ||
| Moving A Service To Foreground: Part 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Moving A Service To Foreground: Part 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Moving A Service To Foreground: Part 3 | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Request Audio Focus On Android | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Respond To Audio Interruptions On Android | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Handle Earphone Unplugging On Android | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary Of Advanced Audio Streaming Features on Android | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Retrieving A List Of Songs From A Remote Database | |||
| Introduction To Retrieving A List Of Songs From A Remote Database | 00:00:00 | ||
| Creating The PHP Access Script To Return Database Results To Our App | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Make A Web Call To A Database On Android | 00:00:00 | ||
| Creating The Song Class To Hold Retrieved Music | 00:00:00 | ||
| Parsing PHP Results Into A List Of Songs | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary Of Retrieving A List Of Songs From A Remote Database | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Displaying A List Of Songs In A List View On Android | |||
| Creating A List View Using Android Layouts | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Create Custom Rows For Android List Views | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Populate A List View And Its Custom Row With Data | 00:00:00 | ||
| Starting Music Playback When A List View Item Is Tapped | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Adding Extra Functionality To Our Spotify App | |||
| Introduction To Adding Extra Functionality To Our Spotify App | 00:00:00 | ||
| Creating A PHP Script To Increment Number Of Plays In Our Database | 00:00:00 | ||
| Keeping Track Of Each Time A Song Is Played | 00:00:00 | ||
| Creating A PHP Script To Like A Track In Our Database | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Like A Playing Song | 00:00:00 | ||
| Summary Of Adding Extra Functionality To Our Spotify App | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 10 - Summary | |||
| Summary Of Everything You Have Learnt | 00:00:00 | ||
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