The Ultimate Series for Building a Todo Application on Android

Android-World
2 min readNov 2, 2023

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Welcome to this comprehensive series where we will be building a complete Android Todo application from the ground up. The series aims to be a one-stop guide for Android developers looking to build a robust and scalable application. While the exact number of parts is yet to be determined, we have an exciting roadmap ahead. Additionally, I am planning to write about this series every week, so stay tuned for regular updates!

What Will We Build?

We aim to create a Todo application that will serve as a benchmark for modern Android development. The application will feature:

  • A modern UI built with Jetpack Compose
  • Dependency management using Hilt
  • Data persistence with Realm database
  • Quality assurance through Unit and UI tests
  • Visual integrity checks via Screenshot Tests

Series Roadmap

Here’s a brief overview of the planned parts of this series:

  • Part-0: Project Info — An introduction and summary of the project.
  • Part-1: Project Gradle SetupSetting up Gradle and managing dependencies.
  • Part-2: Hilt Tutorial and Implementation — A guide to Hilt and integrating it into the project. [ Hilt Tutorial]
  • Part-3: Realm Database Tutorial and Implementation — Learning Realm and adding it to the project.
  • Part-4: Jetpack Compose Navigation and UI — Setting up navigation and basic UI screens like splash, login, register, and dashboard.
  • Part-5: Screens and Functionality — Implementing the dashboard list and add/update Todo functionalities.
  • Part-6: Unit/UI Test Setup — Preparing the project for Unit and UI tests.
  • Part-7: Writing Basic Unit and UI Tests — Implementing basic tests for the project.
  • Part-8: Screenshot Test Implementation — Adding screenshot tests to verify visual integrity.

And more to come as we progress!

This introductory part sets the stage for a detailed and comprehensive guide to building a full-fledged Android Todo application. Each part of the series will focus on a specific aspect of development, ensuring that you gain a deep understanding of how to build a robust Android app. Stay tuned for the upcoming parts, and let’s embark on this exciting journey together!

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