Abstract
This subject covers the theoretical and technical knowledge and skills necessary to develop various applications for small and resource-constrained devices. The Android platform is the primary focus of the subject, whilst iPhone Operating System (iOS) and Windows Mobile will also be considered in the overview of platform architectures. The concepts … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Introduction to handheld devices.Different mobile platform architectures.Developing for handheld/ mobile devices.Overview of Programming.Introduction to Android Programming.Introduction to Windows Phone Programming.Graphical User Interface (GUI), multimedia and animation.Database: Data in local and distributed storage.Working with iOS and Windows Phone.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to recognise and discuss technology trends in rapidly evolving field of handheld devices;
2.
be able to classify and distinguish the basic platforms of handheld devices;
3.
be able to identify and analyse requirements for mobile applications development;
4.
be able to develop distributed applications for mobile devices;
5.
be able to write and develop programs for different mobile platforms.
Assumed knowledge
Background knowledge at the level of ITC206.
Enrolment restrictions
Available to undergraduate students only.
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