Creating a new Android project in Android Kotlin - UI Render Walkthrough

Component - Creating a new Android project

This UI guides you through creating a new Android project in Android Studio. It helps you set the project name, package, save location, language (Kotlin), and minimum Android version.

Widget Tree

Window
├─ WelcomeScreen
│  ├─ Button: "New Project"
├─ NewProjectWizard
│  ├─ TextField: "Project Name"
│  ├─ TextField: "Package Name"
│  ├─ Dropdown: "Language"
│  ├─ Dropdown: "Minimum SDK"
│  ├─ Button: "Finish"

The main window shows the Welcome Screen with a 'New Project' button. Clicking it opens the New Project Wizard with fields for project name, package name, language selection, minimum SDK dropdown, and a Finish button to create the project.

Render Trace - 5 Steps

Step 1: WelcomeScreen

Step 2: NewProjectWizard

Step 3: FinishButton

Step 4: ProjectCreationProcess

Step 5: MainEditorWindow

State Change - Re-render

Trigger:User clicks 'New Project' button

Before

Welcome Screen with 'New Project' button visible

→

After

New Project Wizard form displayed with input fields

Re-renders:WelcomeScreen replaced by NewProjectWizard

UI Quiz - 3 Questions

What happens when you click the 'New Project' button on the Welcome Screen?

A The app closes

B The New Project Wizard form opens to enter project details

C The existing project opens

D Nothing happens

Key Insight

Creating a new Android project involves a clear step-by-step UI that guides users through entering essential details. Enabling buttons only after valid input helps prevent errors. Showing progress feedback keeps users informed and confident during setup.