Connect Session 8

Permissions,

Google Maps SDK,

and Geofencing

Hussein El Feky | Jan 21-27, 2023

Reminder

Projects 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Deadline

(Graduation Date)

23rd February, 2023

Agenda

• Activity Result API
• Foreground Location Permissions
• Background Location Permission

1

Permissions

2

Google Maps

4

Q&A Time

• Google Maps APIs
• Google Maps SDK
• Google Maps API Key
• Google Maps Styling

3

Geofencing

• Transitions
• ENTER
• EXIT
• DWELL
• BroadcastReceiver

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with API key management best practices
• Familiarity with basic Kotlin

Activity Result API

• https://developer.android.com/training/basics/intents/result

Location Permissions

• https://developer.android.com/training/location/permissions

Google Maps APIs

• https://developers.google.com/maps

Google Maps Platform

• https://mapsplatform.google.com

Google API Library

• https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library

Maps SDK for Android Quickstart

• https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-sdk/start

Google Maps Styling

• https://mapstyle.withgoogle.com

Geofencing

• https://developer.android.com/training/location/geofencing

BroadcastReceiver

App 1

App 2

App 3

App 4

Broadcast

Broadcast Receivers

Android System

BroadcastReceiver | Examples

Android System

Battery Low

Incoming Call

Incoming SMS

WiFi Availability

Headset Connected

Charger Connected

Boot Completed

Broadcasts

Bluetooth Connected

Next Session

• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• UI Testing
• Test Doubles

Resources

• Android Weekly Schedule - Google Sheet

Q&A Time

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