Module 1 of 3 in Concurrency & Networking in Android

Concurrency with Coroutines in Android

Jun 5 2024, Kotlin 1.9.23, Android 14, Android Studio Iguana

In this module, learners will be introduced to the problems of concurrency and learn how to juggle tasks by using Kotlin coroutines. By Karol Wrótniak.

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EXPERIENCE

Intermediate level

EST TIME TO COMPLETE

1 hr, 45 mins

CONTENT

5 lessons

Module outcomes

Understand the role concurrency plays in software
Learn how to manage multiple different tasks by using coroutines
Able to deal with unexpected issues when running code in the background

Covered concepts

Coroutines
Threads and blocking
Main Thread vs Background Threads
Error Handling

Module content

Understand Concurrency Lesson (25 mins)

Understand why concurrency is one of the most important concepts to know in software development.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instructions Reading · 11 mins

Demo Video · 13 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Understand Concurrency 6 questions

Use Coroutines Lesson (20 mins)

Understand what coroutines are and how to use them.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instructions Reading · 12 mins

Demo Video · 7 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Use Coroutines 8 questions

Understand Scope & Dispatchers Lesson (26 mins)

Learn how to create different Coroutine scopes, why are they necessary, and what is the purpose of Dispatchers in the Coroutine framework

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instructions Reading · 13 mins

Demo Video · 11 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Understand Scope and Dispatchers 6 questions

Return Values Lesson (17 mins)

Learn how to return values from the work done on a different scope and how to switch scopes within the same work.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instructions Reading · 8 mins

Demo Video · 7 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Return Values 4 questions

Handle Errors Lesson (18 mins)

Handling errors in applications is very important for great UX. With concurrent work it translates to showing the correct UI to the user so they know how to proceed with using the application.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instructions Reading · 8 mins

Demo Video · 8 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Handle Errors 8 questions

Module outcomes

Covered concepts

Module content

Network Requests with Retrofit in Android

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