Embedded Android

513 Pages·2014·6.7 MB·English

by  Karim Yaghmour

Embedded Android

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About
Author of:
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Introduced Linux Trace Toolkit in 1999
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Originated Adeos and relayfs (kernel/relay.c)
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Training, Custom Dev, Consulting, ...
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About Android
Huge
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Fast moving
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Stealthy
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About Android
Huge
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Fast moving
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Stealthy
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Mainly:
Internals-specifics are subject to change
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Therefore:
Must learn to relearn every new release
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Goals
Master the intricacies of all components making
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up Android, including kernel Androidisms
Get hands-on experience in building and
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customizing Android-based embedded systems
Learn basics of Android app development
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Familiarize with the Android ecosystem
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Format
Tracks:
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Lecture
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Exercises
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Fast pace
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Lots of material
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Requirements
Embedded systems development
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C, C++
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Basic Unix/Linux command line interface
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experience
Java (working knowledge of) and/or fast learner ;)
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Knowledge Fields
Main fields:
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Embedded systems
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Linux kernel internals
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Device driver development
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Unix system administration
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GNU software development
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Java-based development
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Android app development
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Vastly different fields, few (if any) master all
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Fluency required to tackle tough problems
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Topics
Setting context:
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Introduction to embedded Android
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Concepts and internals
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Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
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Kernel basics
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Android Essentials:
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Embedded Linux root FS
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Native Android user-space
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System Server
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Hardware Abstraction Layer
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Android Framework
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