Getting Started and Growing as an Android Developer

These are the slides for the session done at GDSC USIU University. I talked about how to grow yourself as an android developer and shared tips from my experience in interviews, and general career growth. I shared the roadmap for Android Development in 2023 highlighting some key Jetpack Libraries as well. I shared about the GDE program and what people can do to join.

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1. Getting Started & Growing as an Android Developer Harun Wangereka Android Engineer, Apollo Agriculture @wangerekaharun #GDSC USIU
2. Android Road Map, in 2023
3. • Android Basics • Operating System & Architecture • Basic Project Structure • Creating UIs • Networking • Architecture • Testing • Jetpack Libraries
4. • Code Analysis • Google Play Services • CI/CD • Deploying to playstore
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8. So, how do i grow as an android developer?
9. • Portfolio - Github, Play Store • Keep up to date • Support System • Write about what you have learnt • Interview regularly • Read more code than you write
10. General Tips • Consistency: Learn & Unlearn things • Know the ins & out of Android • Communities • Giving back
11. Interviewing Tips • Intro:Get to know you • Technical assessment: Take home or live coding or dsa • Peer Review/Pair programming • Hiring Manager: Team culture fit • Culture fit: Peoples team • Offer
12. About GDE Program
14. Road to GDE • Knowledge in your Domain • Communities • Content Creation
15. What are the benefits of GDE Program?
16. Ready? https://developers.google.com/community/experts
17. Advice to younger self?
18. Read the documentation
19. Harun Wangereka Android Engineer Apollo Agriculture @wangerekaharun Thank You!