How to Become an Android App Developer?

by Manish KumarAugust 17, 2021August 17, 2021ANDROID / App / Web ServersLeave a Comment

Android is an open-source operating system, based on the Linux kernel and used in mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, etc. Various applications like games, music player, camera, etc. are built for these smartphones for running on Android. Google Play Store features quite 3.3 million apps.

You must admit that learning Android app development isn’t easy as it look. For the non-programmer there are several steps in the process, and even experienced programmers have quite a bit to learn when adopting Android. If you’re interested in developing new and innovative applications for the world’s #1 mobile platform – here are my six steps to becoming an Android app developer.

Now the questions arise are, Why Android? How to start? Where to start? And many more Question like this. So in this particular blog we will discuss in all this topics and I will try best to answer them all. Let’s start-

Who is an Android App Developer?

An Android App Developer is a Software Developer expertise in designing applications for the Android for mobile platform. This is the only competitor to Apple’s app store. Their job revolves around creating the apps we use on our smartphones and tablets. It is a skilled, entry-level position.

According to the recent studies, demand for Software Developers, which includes Android Developers, is expected to rise a whopping 21 percent through 2024. As an Android developer, you need to be very clear with your job posting and your responsibilities. So, here are some key roles and responsibilities of an Android Developer, that define who can be a successful developer.

These roles and responsibilities define who can be a successful developer.

There are several of specific tasks that an Android app Developer execute to develop Android applications. There are some of the following duties of Android app Developer-

Design and Build Advanced Applications for the Android Platform

In this an Android Developer dedicates most of their time. This development includes of using C / C++, JavaScript and a few other tools to write program code. It requires extreme attention, because one mistyped line of code can spoil the whole program.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams to Define, Design and Ship New Features

An Android App Developer works with Product Development, User Experience and several other departments to define and design new features that users actually want.

Troubleshoot and Fix Bugs in New and as well as on Existing Applications

An Android App Developer’s job isn’t done after an application is completed. In fact they are also responsible for troubleshooting bugs that arise when the app is shipped to users in near future.

Continuously Discover, Evaluate and Implement New Development Tools

Android App Developers have to be up to date by latest trends in mobile application. They have to discover new tools as they hit the market. This requires the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.

Work With Outside Data Sources and APIs

An Android App developer spends so much amount of time working with outside data sources and APIs that provided.

How to become an Android App Developer?

Android App Developers can follow an easy pathway to become a successful Android App Developer as they already have an idea about how the applications work. However, If you are someone, want to start your journey towards becoming an Android App Developer and really gain an advantage in the job market, then start working on these advanced skills many employers prefer in their Android App Developers career-

Should have strong knowledge of Android SDK and different versions of Android.
Proficient in programming languages like Java/Kotlin.
Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
Decent knowledge with SQL.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs that connects Android applications to back-end services.
Experience working with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
Possess the ability to design applications around UI such as touch.
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines.
Familiarity with continuous integration.

At last, mastering these skills will definitely help you grow as a successful Android App Developer. And also do note that Android is one such domain where jobs are never out of stock. So start now to be an amazing developer.

Job roles

Mobile App Developer
Android Engineer
Mobile Architect
Embedded Software Engineer – Mobile
Lead Software Engineer- Mobile
Android Developer
Android Engineer
Mobile Developer

Why you should choose Android App Developer as a Career?

There are so many reasons why you should go for Android Development. Some notable ones among them are listed below:

Salary

According to the recent studies, the national avg. salary for Software Developers, which includes Android Developers, is $109,300. Those in the bottom 10 percent make less than $57,300, while those in the top 10 percent make more than $183,700. The three states with the highest median salary for Android Developers are California at $128,700, Washington at $123,400 and Massachusetts at $113,600.

Android is an evolving platform

Applications that are created are gaining lot of popularity and are rated top on the Google play store. With the time, Google keeps changing certain functionalities and releasing the new versions. So, you get updates yourself on a regular basis to improvised features that are added to your application. This is also a challenging task to develop, something that can catch the eye of any user.

Easy to learn

The developers out there will definitely feel that the time invested in learning how to develop an Android application is comparatively less than what they invest in other technologies. Have the knowledge of Java and scripting languages like Perl, PHP, and the job is done.

Conclusion

By learning Android development in 2021, you open up for many career opportunities such as freelancing, becoming an indie developer, or working for high profile companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook and more. The demand for native Android developers is still very high, and learning Android development has never been easier thanks to increases in online learning materials. Choosing Android App Developer as Career is a good option in 2021, If you want to learn or want to become an Android App Developer than I would like to suggest you DevOpsscool, One of the best option for this course, provide you best learning experience with in-hand practices, Experts are there to solve your query. Don’t wait for the right time to come, Start your learning today.

I Hope this blog is helpful for you and enough knowledge of Android App Developer.

Thank you!!

What is Laravel?

by rajeshkumarJuly 6, 2021April 13, 2022LaravelLeave a Comment

Laravel is a web framework built on PHP. That is the code that has been done by PHP. You can use it to create high-end web applications. That is, you can create a very beautiful web application using variables. The Model View Controller architectural pattern follows the design of Laravel. It is created by Tyler Otwell.

Advance of Laravel

Open Source
Collection of Tool
Save time
Improve productivity
Robust And Easy
Security of the application
Authentication
Routing
Templating

Do You Know?

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
SQL
PHP OPP
MVC
Composer

Laravel Requirements

PHP 7.2.0 or Higher
XAMPP (Apache + MariaDB + PHP + Perl)
WAMP/LAMP/MAMP
Composer
Text/code Editor – Notepad++, vs code, ATOM, Brakets
Web Browser – Google Chrome, Mozilla firefox,edge

Tagged : Application / css / HTML / laravel / Php / php framework / web server

5 Keys to Automating Configuration Management for Application Infrastructure

by scmgalaxy KJanuary 6, 2018February 27, 2021Practice of Software Configuration ManagementLeave a Comment

One of the trends being discussed in business, among vendors and in the analyst community is the importance of automating the functions performed by IT. Growing demands by the business, tight budgets and compliance pressures together accentuate the need for IT to be more agile, efficient and responsive to business stakeholders.

Naturally, vendors rush into this environment, each touting the unique benefits of its solution set and the urgency to move forward immediately. A key area targeted for IT automation is the area of ‘configuration management.’ As it relates to automating day to day IT functions, configuration management can mean many different things: patch management, server and network management or others.

Tagged : Application / Automate / Configuration Management / Infrastructure

Can’t connect to the application server

by scmgalaxy KDecember 9, 2017February 27, 2021NetworkingLeave a Comment

scmuser created the topic: Can’t connect to the application server

Symptom: The application the user is trying to open may alert that it cannot connect to the application server. This can be the case when using e-mail applications or CRM Applications. The common complaint into the help desk is that the network is down,
even though this is not the true problem.

sgadmin replied the topic: Re:Can’t connect to the application server
Cause: Several things can cause this event. The key question to ask the user is whether this problem happens constantly or only sporadically. If the user has a proper IP address for the connection they are on, there may be a routing issue on the network between the user and server. This can be verified with a simple ping. If connectivity is lost sporadically, this can be caused by a busy server that is not responsive to client requests.
Resolution: In the case that routing is not the issue (ping test), check the server load and resources. Is the server busy running another task such as a backup? If this is not the case, check the network load between client and server, focusing on WAN connections if there are any. Often, periods of high network utilization between client and server can cause connectivity problems for the client. The best way to do this is by using an SNMP tool that will monitor utilization over time on these links. Additionally, look for Ethernet Errors on all switches and routers that cause packet loss between client and server.

Tagged : Application

Slow application performance

by scmgalaxy KDecember 9, 2017February 27, 2021NetworkingLeave a Comment

scmuser created the topic: Slow application performance

Symptom: The application appears sluggish. It may freeze on a certain screen or halt while accessing data. Often, the network is blamed for these issues.

sgadmin replied the topic: Re:Slow application performance

Cause: Exonerating the network in application performance problems can assist server maintenance personnel to take out the guesswork and isolate the issue to the right place. Many issues can cause an application to slow down. Among the most common causes are server backups occurring during production hours, slow response from database servers, and packet loss on the network. From a network technician’s point of view, the most important thing to determine is whether the problem is caused by the server or by the network. To determine this, a capture of application traffic can be collected from a client machine. Look for any retransmissions between the client and server. If retransmissions exist, there is packet loss on the network, which severely affects application performance. If there are no retransmissions and connectivity between client and server is established, the problem is likely in the server and can be monitored from that perspective.
Resolution: Although packet analyzers can be very difficult to use when tracking down a problem, they often are equipped with simple counters displaying TCP retransmissions. Use this counter to assist in determining if there is packet loss on the network between client and server. Look for Ethernet errors (FCS Errors, Alignment Errors, or Late Collisions) on any switches and routers between client and server that could be causing this packet loss. If there are no errors, watch for packet loss on the WAN because of excessive utilization across the link.

Tagged : Application

Launch Application Checkbox on Finish Dialog

by scmgalaxy KDecember 4, 2017February 27, 2021GeneralLeave a Comment

msiexpert created the topic: Launch aplication checkbox on finish dialog
I’m using createinstall commercial v.2003.3.5 and my problem is that I can’t create a checkbox on the finish dialog to run my aplication.

applicationPackaging replied the topic: Re: Launch aplication checkbox on finish dialog
Finish dialog of CI 2003 doesn’t have such option.
You can do that with CreateInstall v4 or new CreateInstall v5.

Tagged : Application

Excellent opportunity in Application packaging!!!!!!!!!!

by scmgalaxy KDecember 4, 2017February 27, 2021GeneralLeave a Comment

created the topic: Excellent opportunity in Application packaging!!!!!!!!!!
FROM: zameena@magna.in
This is Ameena from Magna InfoTech.
Greetings for the day!!!!!

We have a very exciting opportunity for your career growth. Please go through the following -Regarding Magna opportunities bestowed for you.

About Magna Infotech:
MAGNA INFOTECH is a Premier Provider of IT services. We, Magna InfoTech provide IT services to clients worldwide, incorporated in Danbury, CT – USA since 1995. We are a 2000+ employee organization with skilled IT professionals. For more information logon to www.magna.in

Kindly check the current opening:

Requirement Details:

Designation: Technical Analyst
Experience: 3-8yrs
Location: Bangalore
Education: .Any
Mandatory Skills Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Application Packaging-WISE, VB scriptingÃ¢â‚¬Â

Job Description:
Position Purpose :
Works under limited supervision as part of a technical team engaged in the construction, development, installation and support of technology platforms.

Major Responsibility Area
Assessments:
Performs routine technical functions and provides assistance to other analysts.

Customer:
Deals with customers in relation to immediate tasks. Explains operational aspects of systems to users. Build good relation with the customers.

Process:
Assists in identifying improvements in processes and work practices.

Development:
Provides on-the-job training for less experienced technical analysts.

Design Analysis:
Participates in design, analysis and implementation tasks in relation to IT infrastructure solutions.

Technical Solutions:
Estimates time required to deliver specific requests.

Problem Solving:
Undertakes problem analysis and resolution of Ã¢â‚¬ËœrepetitiveÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ type faults.

Service Level Agreements:
Understands IT Service Delivery standards, policies, procedures and Service Level Agreements, and contributes to meeting these.

Documentation:
Recommends updates to the production of documentation containing sufficient information and in accordance with required standards.

Other:
Assists in the implementation of new systems.

Qualifications

Essential Skills :
Knowledge of Wise Packaging tool, Com+, registry, windows o/s, DNS, Orca, Schema, MSI Components, Upgrades, Make MSI,
Basic SQL
Good Oral and Written communication
Logical and Analytical Skills
Flexibility, Adaptability

Desired Skills :
Knowledge of deployment, Managesoft

Only those candidates need to apply who are willing to join within 15 Days.
If you possess the same and are confident getting into our CMM Level 5 cliental all across the Globe, please send across your updated profile in word format with your contact details to zameena@magna.in highlighting your experience in the below mentioned fields.

Current CTC:
Expected CTC:
Notice period:
Alternate Contact NO:
Job type: Permanent/Contractual:

The opportunity extends to your friends and Colleagues who have the skill and potential to WIN as a excelling software Engineer.

We look forward to hearing from you at the earliest.

Regards,
Ameena.
zameena@magna.in

Tagged : Application

Top 5 Application Performance Management Tools

by scmgalaxy KApril 14, 2017February 27, 2021Application ServerLeave a Comment

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This is the age of applications. We are using various applications in our day-to-day life to get our things done or to get information and for various other things. Therefore, applications are now playing a vital role in our life and so that for today’s businesses. In these days organisations whether they are small or large they somehow rely upon applications for there marketing, customer relations or engagements or to reach them directly and for various other reasons. Therefore, it’s really important to manage application performance so that business runs smoothly and generate productivity continuously and users can get what they want. Simply means to say everyone benefits when applications run at their best.

But, how to know is your application is performing well or not ? You can not test them manually every time or You can not wait when the users will call the customer support with issues. Right?

So, Here comes the solution “Application Performance Management” Tools. Let’s see what it is and it’s importance ?

Application performance management or APM is a kind of practice through which you can easily detect and short out the issues which occurs in applications while using, so that your application users have a good experience with it. Actually, APM monitors and manage the performance, availability and security of the application. It provides data to the administrators which makes their job easy to find the issues and resolve before it impacts on application performance.

Now, let’s check out the major benefits of Application performance management

1. Reduce Downtime (Availability) – When you integrate APM tool you can decrease your application downtime by 80 to 90 percent.

2. End User Experience – The main purpose of any application is to satisfy the user or to give them a quality experience while using there platform and APM makes it possible.

3. Generate Leads – If your application is for ecommerce or for sales perspective than it’s really important that it’s perform well so that you don’t miss the opportunity to generate the sales or leads in your business.

4. Productivity – APM can help you to save your time in troubleshooting which ultimately means you have more time to implement other things and for changes and monitoring.

Now let’s move on to the section where, You will get the real benefit of this article. All these things cannot possible without a right tool. So, I have done some research and make this list of Top 5 Application Performance Management Tools.

Here is the list:-

1. New Relic APM

Highlights

Application Monitoring
Deployment Analysis, History, and Comparison
Database Monitoring
Availability & Error Monitoring
Complete report
Team Collaboration – Team can work together
Secure

2. AppDynamics

Highlights

End-to-end transaction tracing
Troubleshooting and control
Code level visibility
Scalability
Dynamic baselining and alerting
Data retention

3. Foglight

Highlights

Integrated transaction- and customer-centric application performance monitoring
User Experience Monitoring
Transaction DNA
Advanced analytics
Enhanced collaboration

4. BMC Software APM

Highlights

Application Centric Infrastructure Monitoring
Synthetic Testing
End user experience monitoring
Deep dive diagnostic

5. OpsView

Highlights

Track and alert on application health
Group apps by business process
Set thresholds to trigger alerts
Ensure business services are meeting SLAs
Supports monitoring of major application servers
Synthetic transactions to monitor end-to-end performance

So, This is my list of Application Performance Management Tools. Hope you guys will like my efforts and if you think this list should contain some other tools instead of this than feel free to share with us in the comment section below.

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Apache Tomcat – Tomcat 7 Finalized – Tomcat 7 Introduction

by scmgalaxy KJanuary 18, 2011February 27, 2021App / Web ServersLeave a Comment

The volunteer developers behind Apache Tomcat have released version 7.0.6 of the open-source Java servlet container.

“This is the first stable release of the Tomcat 7 branch,” developer Mark Thomas wrote in an e-mail announcing the release on various Tomcat developer mailing lists.

While not a full application server, Tomcat implements the functionality described in the Java Enterprise Edition Web profile specifications. Most notably, it supports version 3.0 of the Servlet API (application programming interface) and version 2.2 of JavaServer Pages, both part of the recently ratified JEE 6. A servlet container manages Java-based applications that can be accessed from a Web browser.

The use of Servlet 3.0 will bring a lot of new capabilities to Tomcat, noted Tomcat contributor Tim Funk, in a presentation at the ApacheCon conference in Atlanta in November.

One big area of improvement is in configuration management for Web applications. Previous versions required all Web app configuration changes to be entered in a central file called web.xml, a process that led to unwieldy web.xml files as well as security risks.

The new approach, called annotations, breaks configuration instructions into multiple files. Separate files are kept for security, for configuring new connections, for initial parameters and for handling third-party libraries.

Other benefits of Servlet 3.0 include advanced cookie management and asynchronous thread support, which should increase the number of connections Tomcat can handle.

In preparation for the release, various beta versions of Tomcat 7 have been distributed since April 2010. Version 7.0.6 fixes some longtime memory leak issues and includes a number of other bug fixes as well.

In addition to making the source code and various binaries available, the development team has packaged a version of the software that can be embedded in other applications.

Tomcat is one of almost 150 open-source projects maintained by the Apache Software Foundation.

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