Getting Started - Vadym-Popovych24/Template GitHub Wiki

This document provides step-by-step instructions for using the Template repository to jumpstart your Android application development. It covers how to clone the template, set up your development environment, configure the project for your specific application, and begin development.

For information about the overall architecture of Android applications built with this template, see Architecture.

Prerequisites

Before you begin using this template, ensure you have the following installed and configured:

  • Git
  • Android Studio (latest stable version recommended)
  • JDK 8 or higher
  • An active internet connection for dependencies download image

Cloning the Template Repository

To get started with the Template repository, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to https://github.com/Vadym-Popovych24/Template
  2. Click on "Use this template" button (or clone/fork the repository)
  3. Name your new repository and create it
  4. Clone your new repository to your local machine image

Opening and Configuring the Project

After cloning the repository, you need to open and configure the project:

  1. Open Android Studio
  2. Select "Open an existing project"
  3. Navigate to your cloned repository and select it
  4. Wait for Gradle sync to complete

Initial Configuration

The template requires some initial configuration to make it specific to your application: image

Project Structure Overview

The Template repository provides a basic structure following Android development standards. Here's what you'll find:

Directory/File Purpose
/app Main application module
/app/src/main/java Java/Kotlin source files
/app/src/main/res Resources (layouts, strings, drawables)
/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml Application manifest
build.gradle (project) Project-level build configuration
app/build.gradle App-level build configuration
gradle.properties Gradle properties and configuration

Key Files to Modify

When starting with this template, you should focus on modifying these key files: image

Building and Running Your Application

After configuring the template for your application, you can build and run it:

  1. Connect an Android device or start an emulator
  2. In Android Studio, click the "Run" button (green triangle)
  3. Select your device/emulator
  4. Wait for the build process to complete and the application to launch

Common Build Process

The diagram below illustrates the Android build process that will be used for your project: image

Customizing the Template

The template provides a basic structure that you'll need to customize for your specific application. Here are the common customization areas:

1. Application Branding

  • Update app name in strings.xml
  • Replace launcher icons in mipmap directories
  • Customize theme colors in colors.xml

2. Adding Functionality

  • Create new activities for different screens
  • Add fragments for reusable UI components
  • Implement services for background operations

3. Adding Dependencies

Add commonly needed libraries to your app/build.gradle:

dependencies {
    // AndroidX components
    
    // Network libraries
    
    // Database libraries
    
    // Test libraries
}

Workflow from Template to Production

The following diagram illustrates the typical workflow from using this template to releasing a production application: image

Next Steps

After setting up your project using this template, you may want to explore:

  1. Adding architecture components (ViewModel, LiveData, etc.)
  2. Implementing navigation between activities or fragments
  3. Setting up a database using Room
  4. Implementing networking with Retrofit
  5. Adding automated tests

For more information on the overall architecture of Android applications built with this template, refer to Architecture and Component Structure.

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