Beast Android Development:Integrating A Node.Js Server

Course details

Firebase alonealthough auseful and powerfulback end isnot enough tobuild a trulygreat androidapp. Itis best to create a node.js server to play middle man between your android client and Firebase.By having a node.js server, you improve security, app performance, and unlock features such as user to user push notifications!

The mainpurpose of this course is to show you how tobuildand utilizeanode.js server with Firebaseto create apowerful android application. In order to accomplish this goal, we will build a fully functional chatting app from scratch. This app will contain features such asreal time chatting, user profiles, andnotifications to name a few. Youwill alsopick up some UI tricks like creating a bottom navigation bar, using circular image views, and wiring up a search bar.

This course is designed for intermediate Android Developers. We are going to be creatingplenty of android code but a lot of boilerplate code such as recycler-view adapters will not be explained. Therefore, it is best that you already have a firm understanding on Android.In addition, you are also expected to know the basics of rx-java. Rxjava will play a big role inour project and there will be no basic explanations such aswhat observables/observers are. Although we will be building a node.js server, you are not required to know how to code in javascript. Just be sure to be ready for the challenge of quickly picking up a new language!

This course is one of a kindas there is no other Android coursethat tackles implementing a node.js server into development. By taking this course not only will you achieve a whole new level in your development skillsbut you'll be able to build any app you can think of!