Learning Android development by creating a network scanner similar to nmap with Android Studio and Java.
This project aims to serve as a learning journey into Android app development using Android Studio and Java. As part of this endeavor, I will be building a network scanner application inspired by the functionalities of nmap. This project will not only help me gain proficiency in Android development but also provide a practical understanding of network scanning techniques and Android platform capabilities.
The primary purpose of this project is educational. By creating a network scanner app, I aim to:
- Learn Android Development: Gain hands-on experience with Android Studio, Java programming, and Android SDK.
- Explore Networking Concepts: Understand network scanning techniques, network discovery, and data transmission on Android devices.
- Apply Software Engineering Practices: Utilize GitHub features such as issues, pull requests, actions, projects, and wiki to manage the project and collaborate with others.
- Implement Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Set up CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment processes. This includes running tests through CI/CD, security scans, and ensuring code quality with each commit.
- Document and Share Knowledge: Create comprehensive documentation, including this README file, to share insights, project progress, and learnings with others in the community.
- Network scanning functionality to discover available hosts, open ports, and network services.
- Intuitive user interface for initiating and viewing scan results.
- Integration with GitHub features for project management, collaboration, and version control.
- Continuous integration and deployment pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
- Security scans and best practices implementation to ensure the app's integrity and user data safety.
Contributions to this project are welcome! Whether you're a beginner looking to learn or an experienced developer willing to share knowledge, there are many ways to contribute:
- Issue Reporting: Report bugs, suggest enhancements, or share ideas by creating GitHub issues.
- Pull Requests: Submit pull requests for bug fixes, feature implementations, or documentation enhancements.
- Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to provide feedback and improve code quality.
- Testing: Help improve the app's reliability by testing new features and reporting any issues.
- Documentation: Contribute to project documentation by updating README, wiki pages, or adding inline comments in the code.
To get started with the project:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/hjuivc/networkScannerAndroidJava.git - Open the project in Android Studio.
- Explore the codebase, review existing issues, and pick a task to work on.
- Make changes, commit them, and submit a pull request.
The project is currently in the planning and startup phase. Contributions and feedback are highly appreciated as we work towards building a robust network scanner app.
This project is licensed under the Apache 2.