Roadmap/Android Architecture
Intermediate to Advanced

Android Architecture

Master modern Android architecture patterns, design principles, and build scalable, maintainable applications using industry best practices

14-16 weeks
11.2k students
4.9 rating
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Key Topics You'll Master

1
Architecture Fundamentals and Principles
2
Android Architecture Components
3
MVVM Architecture Pattern
4
Clean Architecture Implementation
5
MVI Architecture Pattern
6
Dependency Injection with Dagger
7
Hilt - Modern Dependency Injection
8
Reactive Programming Architecture
9
Modular Architecture Design
10
State Management Patterns
11
Offline-First Architecture
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Learning Outcomes
  • Design and implement scalable Android architectures
  • Master MVVM, MVI, and Clean Architecture patterns
  • Implement dependency injection with Dagger/Hilt
  • Build modular and testable applications
  • Apply reactive programming with RxJava/Coroutines
  • Design offline-first and data-driven architectures
  • Implement advanced state management patterns
  • Create maintainable and extensible codebases
Prerequisites
  • Solid Android development experience
  • Strong understanding of Kotlin
  • Familiarity with Android components and lifecycle
  • Basic knowledge of design patterns
  • Understanding of SOLID principles
  • Experience with Room, ViewModel, and LiveData
1
Architecture Fundamentals and Principles
Core architectural concepts, design principles, and Android-specific considerations
1.5 weeks
Software Architecture Fundamentals
video • 25 min
SOLID Principles in Android
video • 30 min
Separation of Concerns
video • 20 min
Dependency Inversion and IoC
video • 22 min
Android Architecture Challenges
video • 18 min
Lifecycle-Aware Architecture
video • 20 min
Architecture Decision Records
video • 15 min
Design Patterns Overview
article • 20 min
Practice: Architecture Analysis
exercise • 45 min
2
Android Architecture Components
Deep dive into Google's Architecture Components and their usage
2 weeks
Architecture Components Overview
video • 20 min
ViewModel Deep Dive
video • 30 min
LiveData and Observer Pattern
video • 25 min
Data Binding Architecture
video • 22 min
Room Database Integration
video • 25 min
Navigation Architecture Component
video • 20 min
WorkManager for Background Tasks
video • 22 min
Lifecycle Components
video • 18 min
Paging Library Architecture
video • 20 min
Architecture Components Best Practices
article • 18 min
Practice: Architecture Components Integration
exercise • 70 min
3
MVVM Architecture Pattern
Master Model-View-ViewModel pattern for Android applications
2 weeks
MVVM Pattern Fundamentals
video • 25 min
Model Layer Design
video • 22 min
ViewModel Implementation Patterns
video • 30 min
View Layer and Data Binding
video • 25 min
State Management in MVVM
video • 20 min
MVVM with Compose
video • 25 min
Testing MVVM Components
video • 22 min
MVVM vs MVP vs MVC
video • 18 min
Error Handling in MVVM
video • 20 min
MVVM Best Practices
article • 15 min
Practice: MVVM News App
exercise • 85 min
4
Clean Architecture Implementation
Implement Uncle Bob's Clean Architecture in Android applications
2.5 weeks
Clean Architecture Principles
video • 30 min
Layered Architecture Design
video • 25 min
Domain Layer Implementation
video • 28 min
Use Cases and Business Logic
video • 25 min
Data Layer Architecture
video • 30 min
Repository Pattern Implementation
video • 25 min
Presentation Layer Design
video • 22 min
Dependency Rule and Boundaries
video • 20 min
Entity and Model Mapping
video • 18 min
Clean Architecture with Android
video • 25 min
Testing in Clean Architecture
video • 20 min
Clean Architecture Trade-offs
article • 18 min
Practice: Clean Architecture E-commerce App
exercise • 120 min
5
MVI Architecture Pattern
Implement Model-View-Intent pattern for unidirectional data flow
2 weeks
MVI Pattern Fundamentals
video • 25 min
Unidirectional Data Flow
video • 22 min
State Management in MVI
video • 28 min
Intent Processing and Side Effects
video • 25 min
MVI with Coroutines and Flow
video • 30 min
MVI with RxJava
video • 25 min
MVI State Machines
video • 22 min
Error Handling in MVI
video • 18 min
MVI Testing Strategies
video • 20 min
MVI vs MVVM Comparison
article • 15 min
Practice: MVI Weather App
exercise • 80 min
6
Dependency Injection with Dagger
Master dependency injection using Dagger 2 for scalable architectures
2 weeks
Dependency Injection Fundamentals
video • 25 min
Dagger 2 Core Concepts
video • 30 min
Components and Modules
video • 25 min
Provides and Binds Methods
video • 22 min
Scopes and Component Dependencies
video • 28 min
Subcomponents and Component Builder
video • 25 min
Multibinding and Set/Map Bindings
video • 22 min
Dagger Android Integration
video • 20 min
Testing with Dagger
video • 18 min
Dagger Best Practices
article • 15 min
Practice: Dagger Multi-Module App
exercise • 75 min
7
Hilt - Modern Dependency Injection
Simplify dependency injection with Hilt, Dagger's successor for Android
1.5 weeks
Hilt vs Dagger Comparison
video • 20 min
Hilt Setup and Configuration
video • 18 min
Hilt Components and Scopes
video • 25 min
Hilt Modules and Bindings
video • 22 min
Hilt with ViewModels
video • 20 min
Entry Points and Custom Components
video • 18 min
Hilt Testing
video • 20 min
Migration from Dagger to Hilt
video • 15 min
Hilt Best Practices
article • 12 min
Practice: Hilt-Powered Social App
exercise • 60 min
8
Reactive Programming Architecture
Build reactive architectures with RxJava and Kotlin Coroutines
2 weeks
Reactive Programming Principles
video • 25 min
RxJava in Android Architecture
video • 30 min
Observable Streams and Operators
video • 28 min
RxJava with MVVM
video • 25 min
Error Handling in Reactive Streams
video • 20 min
Kotlin Coroutines Architecture
video • 30 min
Flow and StateFlow
video • 25 min
Coroutines with Architecture Components
video • 22 min
Reactive UI Updates
video • 18 min
RxJava vs Coroutines Decision Guide
article • 15 min
Practice: Reactive Chat Application
exercise • 85 min
9
Modular Architecture Design
Design and implement modular architectures for large-scale applications
2 weeks
Modularization Benefits and Challenges
video • 25 min
Module Types and Boundaries
video • 22 min
Feature Modules Design
video • 30 min
Core and Shared Modules
video • 25 min
Dynamic Feature Modules
video • 28 min
Inter-Module Communication
video • 25 min
Gradle Module Configuration
video • 20 min
Build Performance Optimization
video • 18 min
Module Testing Strategies
video • 20 min
Modularization Patterns
article • 18 min
Practice: Multi-Module Banking App
exercise • 90 min
10
State Management Patterns
Advanced state management techniques and patterns
1.5 weeks
State Management Fundamentals
video • 22 min
Local vs Global State
video • 20 min
Redux Pattern in Android
video • 25 min
Event-Driven State Management
video • 22 min
State Machines and Finite States
video • 25 min
Compose State Management
video • 20 min
State Persistence and Restoration
video • 18 min
State Synchronization Patterns
video • 15 min
State Management Best Practices
article • 15 min
Practice: State-Complex Gaming App
exercise • 65 min
11
Offline-First Architecture
Design applications that work seamlessly offline and online
2 weeks
Offline-First Principles
video • 25 min
Data Synchronization Strategies
video • 30 min
Conflict Resolution Patterns
video • 25 min
Cache-First Architecture
video • 22 min
Offline UI Patterns
video • 20 min
Network State Management
video • 18 min
Background Sync Implementation
video • 25 min
Optimistic Updates
video • 20 min
Offline Testing Strategies
video • 18 min
Offline-First Best Practices
article • 15 min
Practice: Offline-First Document Editor
exercise • 85 min
12
Architecture Testing Strategies
Comprehensive testing approaches for different architectural layers
1.5 weeks
Testing Architecture Layers
video • 25 min
Unit Testing in Clean Architecture
video • 22 min
Integration Testing Strategies
video • 25 min
Repository Testing Patterns
video • 20 min
ViewModel Testing
video • 22 min
Use Case Testing
video • 18 min
End-to-End Testing
video • 20 min
Test Doubles and Mocking
video • 18 min
Architecture Testing Best Practices
article • 15 min
Practice: Comprehensive Test Suite
exercise • 70 min
13
Performance and Scalability
Optimize architecture for performance and scalability
1.5 weeks
Architecture Performance Fundamentals
video • 22 min
Memory Management in Architecture
video • 25 min
Threading and Concurrency Patterns
video • 25 min
Lazy Loading and Initialization
video • 20 min
Caching Strategies
video • 22 min
Database Performance in Architecture
video • 18 min
UI Performance Optimization
video • 20 min
Scalability Patterns
video • 18 min
Performance Monitoring
article • 15 min
Practice: Performance Optimization Lab
exercise • 60 min
14
Enterprise Architecture Patterns
Advanced patterns for enterprise-level Android applications
1.5 weeks
Enterprise Architecture Challenges
video • 25 min
Microservices Architecture
video • 22 min
Event Sourcing and CQRS
video • 25 min
Hexagonal Architecture
video • 20 min
Plugin Architecture Patterns
video • 18 min
Multi-Tenant Architecture
video • 20 min
Security Architecture Patterns
video • 22 min
Cross-Platform Architecture
video • 18 min
Enterprise Best Practices
article • 20 min
Practice: Enterprise-Grade Architecture
exercise • 75 min
15
Architecture Evolution and Migration
Evolve and migrate existing architectures to modern patterns
1 week
Architecture Evolution Strategies
video • 25 min
Legacy Code Modernization
video • 22 min
Incremental Migration Patterns
video • 20 min
Strangler Fig Pattern
video • 18 min
Architecture Decision Documentation
video • 15 min
Team Adoption Strategies
video • 18 min
Future-Proofing Architecture
video • 20 min
Migration Best Practices
article • 15 min
Capstone Project: Architecture Redesign
exercise • 120 min