How to Build Your Own Camera App in Android Studio

Dive into the world of Android application development and create your own Camera App. This course will guide you through using Android Studio, the official IDE for building Android apps. An IDE, or integrated development environment, is basically your programmer's toolkit.

This course specifically focuses on building a Camera App. By the end, you'll be a master of Android Studio and have a cool new app to show for it!

Why Use Android Studio?

There are many reasons to choose Android Studio for your Android application development journey. Here are just a few:

Official Tool from Google

Being Google's official IDE, you can trust that Android Studio is up-to-date and has all the features you need to build amazing apps.

Test without a Device

Don't have an Android device handy? Android Studio lets you test your code with its built-in emulator.

Fast Coding and Building

Streamline your development process with a powerful code editor and Gradle build system.

Project Templates

Stuck staring at a blank screen? Android Studio offers project templates to jumpstart your coding and save you time.

Import Existing Projects

Already have an app started in another program? Android Studio can import your project and make the necessary adjustments for you.

Coding Assistance

Get help as you code. Android Studio offers features like code completion, refactoring tools and compatibility checks.

This course will use Java to build the Camera App but Android Studio also supports working with XML documents.

What will You Learn?

Throughout this course, you'll build a fully functional Camera App for Android devices. Here's a breakdown of what you'll cover:

Permissions

Camera Apps need permission to access the camera hardware. You'll learn how to write the code to request and receive permission from users.

Camera Preview & Rotation

Set up a live camera preview in your app and ensure it rotates properly depending on how the user holds the device.

Taking Pictures

Learn how to capture photos using your Camera App and write the code that makes it happen.

Avoiding Video Recording

We'll focus solely on taking pictures, so you won't accidentally create a video recording app.

Bug Fixing & UI

Wrap up the course by learning how to fix common mistakes and improve the user interface (UI) of your Camera App. After all, you want an app that's not only functional but also looks great!

Ready to Get Started?

With Android Studio by your side, you'll be building amazing Camera Apps in no time! This course is your perfect guide to learning Android application development and creating a useful and fun app.

Enrol today and start your journey!

How to use Android Studio for creating a camera application for Android.

1. Download Android Studio
2. Basic computer proficiency