Phase 1 — Weekly Schedule:
Week 1: Kotlin Basics
  - Variables, data types, operators
  - Control flow (if, when, loops)
  - Functions and lambdas
  - Classes, inheritance, and interfaces

Week 2: Android Studio & Setup
  - Install Android Studio and SDK
  - Create your first project
  - Run app on emulator and physical device
  - Understand project structure

Week 3: UI Fundamentals
  - XML layouts and ConstraintLayout
  - Buttons, TextViews, EditTexts
  - Intents (explicit and implicit)
  - Activities and Fragments

Week 4: RecyclerView & Lists
  - RecyclerView setup and configuration
  - Adapters and ViewHolders
  - List management and updates
  - Handle item clicks

Phase 1 Review Checklist:
□ Can I write Kotlin classes and functions?
□ Can I run an app on emulator/device?
□ Can I build a multi-screen app?
□ Can I create a RecyclerView with custom items?
□ Have I built 2-3 simple apps?

Phase 2 — Weekly Schedule:
Week 5: Modern UI with Jetpack Compose
  - Composable functions and layouts
  - State management in Compose
  - Recomposition and performance
  - Navigation in Compose

Week 6: Architecture Patterns
  - MVVM architecture pattern
  - ViewModel and LiveData
  - Data binding and state management
  - Separation of concerns

Week 7: Data Persistence
  - Room Database setup
  - DAO, Entity, and Database classes
  - SharedPreferences for simple data
  - DataStore (modern alternative)

Week 8: Networking & APIs
  - Retrofit setup and configuration
  - Making API calls with Coroutines
  - JSON parsing (Gson/Moshi)
  - Handling network errors

Phase 2 Review Checklist:
□ Can I build UI with Jetpack Compose?
□ Can I implement MVVM architecture?
□ Can I use Room Database for local storage?
□ Can I make API calls with Retrofit?
□ Have I built 2 data-driven apps?

Phase 3 — Weekly Schedule:
Week 9: Advanced Topics
  - Dependency Injection with Dagger/Hilt
  - Advanced Coroutines and Flow
  - Notifications and background tasks
  - Security best practices

Week 10: Testing & Debugging
  - Unit testing with JUnit
  - UI testing with Espresso
  - Debugging tools and techniques
  - Performance profiling

Week 11: Capstone Project
  - Plan and design your app
  - Implement all features
  - Test and debug thoroughly
  - Polish UI/UX

Week 12: Publishing & Portfolio
  - Google Play Console setup
  - Build and sign APK/AAB
  - Create store listing
  - Build your developer portfolio

Phase 3 Review Checklist:
□ Can I implement Dependency Injection?
□ Can I write unit and UI tests?
□ Is my capstone project complete?
□ Is my app ready for publishing?
□ Have I built my developer portfolio?