Study Guide

Objective

After the course student is able to develop a fully functional application using the design patterns and platform-specific best practicies. The student understands the goals and properties of design patterns and is able to combine design patterns with the functionality offered by the platform in a fluent and flexible manner.

Content

• MVVM architecture and its implementation in Android platform
• Navigation between application views, network operations, data persistence with Room
• Applying observer pattern in MVVM architecture
• Functional programming and how to apply it in transforming data in MVVM
• User experience and usability

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level.

Prerequisites

Object-oriented programming skills