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
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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
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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

1
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
2
Use Coroutines Lesson (20 mins)

Understand what coroutines are and how to use them.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Instructions Reading · 12 mins
Demo Video · 7 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Use Coroutines 8 questions
3
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
4
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.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Instructions Reading · 8 mins
Demo Video · 7 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Return Values 4 questions
5
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.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Instructions Reading · 8 mins
Demo Video · 8 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Handle Errors 8 questions

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