Developing Android applications using C programming involves using the Android Native Development Kit (NDK), which allows developers to implement parts of the app in C or C++ for performance-critical sections.
By integrating native code, developers can optimize performance and reuse existing C libraries, but they must manage differences in memory handling and ensure proper communication between the native code and Java/Kotlin components through JNI (Java Native Interface).
While the NDK offers advantages, it also adds complexity to the build process and app maintenance.
Key topics include: Introduction to C programming, setting up the environment, understanding Android architecture, JNI basics, writing C code, project structure, debugging C code, performance optimization, building user interfaces, handling input/output, advanced topics, real-world projects, best practices, deployment and publishing, career opportunities, and continued learning resources.