In Android the Hello World example is generated by the IDE, bundled with state-of-the-art best practices. Over the years it has become more and more complex, and getting rather overwhelming for first-timers.

This repository starts from the bare bones and add one concept at a time for a gentler introduction to the Android environment.

Start from the master branch, build up the app by following these branches:

• 01-drawables
• 02-dimens
• 03-styles
• 04-menu
• 05-test

You can also watch this Pluralsight course for a guided experience:
https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/android-start-developing

Explore these topics to deepen your Android knowledge.

• Intent Fundamentals

• Layout Fundamentals
• Custom Components

• Support Multiple Device Definitions

• Internet and Background Threads

• SharedPreferences

• Testing Fundamentals
• Unit Testing Fundamentals
• Espresso Fundamentals