Intro to Android Smartwatch App Development with Wear OS

This introductory course provides a solid foundation for developing Android applications specifically designed for Wear OS smartwatches. Perfect for beginners in Android development or programmers looking to explore wearable technology, this course offers a gentle introduction to the essential concepts and tools needed to create basic Wear OS applications.

What You’ll Learn:

• Wear OS Fundamentals: Understand the evolution of Wear OS and its unique characteristics compared to traditional Android development

• Development Environment Setup: Install Android Studio and configure the Wear OS emulator for your development workflow

• Activity Lifecycle Management: Learn how Wear OS activity lifecycles differ from standard Android applications

• Modern UI Development: Introduction to Jetpack Compose for creating responsive and intuitive smartwatch interfaces

Hands-On Projects:

The course includes two practical projects that reinforce your learning:

• Hello World App: Your first Wear OS application that teaches basic structure and components

• Pomodoro Timer App: A functional timer application demonstrating data persistence, background processing, and user interface design

Key Development Areas Covered:

• Data Management: Introduction to Room Database and Shared Preferences for storing and managing application data

• Background Services: Learn to create Wear OS services and implement background processing with WorkManager

• Interactive Features: Explore basic Tiles and Complications development to enhance user experience

• Real-World Application: Build a complete Pomodoro timer with practical functionality

By the end of this introductory course, you’ll have hands-on experience with real projects, understand the fundamentals of Wear OS development, and possess the foundation needed to continue exploring more advanced wearable development concepts. The course provides comprehensive resources and guidance for your next steps in Wear OS development.