Mobile App Development 2

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Parent Programme

Bachelor in Computing (Level 7 NFQ)

MFQ Level & Reference

Level 7 / Ref: M3.5

DURATION

12 Weeks X 3 Hours per week

MODULE TITLE

Mobile App Development 2

STAGE

Award

Module Credit units

ECTS: 5

Mobile App Development 2 Dorset College

Introduction to Mobile App development

This module builds on Mobile Application Development 1 and broadens out the learner’s knowledge in complex topics relating to Google Android platform. The primary objective is to impart knowledge and skills to learners, equipping them with the ability to construct mobile applications employing contemporary techniques, adhering to industry best practices and strategic approaches. The proficiency gained through this module is designed to be transferable to various other mobile platforms, ensuring a comprehensive and adaptable skill set for our learners.

Indicative Syllabus Content

Architecture

An introduction to MVC, MVP and MVVM
Know when it is appropriate to adopt each architectural approach

Screens & Navigation

Build separate screens using Scaffolds and composable functions
Use Buttons to navigate between screens in a flow and by jumping to a specific route

State

Understand the role of state in managing data beyond data that is contain within a screen
State, stateless, mutability and scope of data
How Android manages state and common approaches

Navigation and State

Passing data to screens and returning data from screens
Using state to manage data on screens and updating state
How Android manages state, navigation and common approaches

Baas - core

Authentication theory & practice
Auth0 & Firestore
Managing auth state across the app
Security rules
Data access

Baas - Remote storage

Data, files, images & video content
RDBMS, NoSQL, CDN, file storage
Firestore, MongoDB

Navigation - part 2

Navigation & authentication
Passing data & state
Deep Linking

Advanced mobile functionality

Accessibility
Internalization
Translation
Publishing an app
APIs

Minimum Intended Learning Outcomes (MIMLOs)

Upon successful completion of this module, the learner should be able to:

MIMLO 1

Differentiate between MVP, MVC and MVVM approaches to mobile application design and know which is appropriate to use.

MIMLO 2

Build separate screens in a mobile application and use Android provided screen navigation to move between screens.

MIMLO 3

Use state management, passing data, state management approaches and be able to incorporate core android state mechanisms into their applications.

MIMLO 4

Combine state management techniques with navigation to be able to capture, store and share data while a user navigates screens.

Assessment

MIMLOs

Assessment

Percentage

1, 2, 3, 4

Written Assignments - Every fortnight

Total 100%

Practical Assignment - Every fortnight

All Assessments

Reassessment Opportunity

Where the combined marks of the assessment and examination do not reach the pass mark the learner will be required to repeat the element of assessment that they failed. Reassessment materials will be published on Moodle after the Examination Board and will be aligned to the MIMLOs and learners will be capped at 40% unless there are personal mitigating circumstances.

Aims & Objectives

This Mobile App Development 2 module will ensure learners meet the following objectives:

Gain insights into project file structure and architecture; an introduction to Model-View-Controller (MVC), Model-View-Presenter (MVP), and Model-View-View-Model (MVVM) frameworks.
Learn the process of building separate screens and implementing screen navigation in Android applications.
Introduce students to state and state management concepts in Android development.
Progress to intermediate navigation techniques involving the passing of data between screens and interaction with the application state.
Explore an introduction to backend services, covering aspects such as authentication, databases, and interaction with external APIs.

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