Hey there, welcome back to our new article series! Today, we're taking a deep dive into the inner workings of Android apps. We'll break down how these apps are built behind the scenes, what goes on during installation on your device, and how they actually run. These insights provide a solid foundation for understanding reverse engineering and penetration testing of Android apps.
Throughout this playlist, we'll cover a variety of important
subjects, including:
This section will delve into the fundamental concepts that form the foundation of Android app development.
Fundamental aspects of Android apps
Understanding APK File Storage and Extraction
Exploring Android App Components
In this section, we are going to uncover the steps that lead from source code to the final executable APK.
Android App Build Process
Building DEX files from the command line
In this section, we will help us Gain insights into the inner workings of Android apps once they're installed on devices and we are going to explore the Dalvik Virtual Machine and Android Runtime, where we are going to take a closer look at the key players in the execution of apps.
Fundamental concepts that power the Android ecosystem
Understanding the Zygote Process: How an Apps Start on Android?
Understanding Garbage Collection in Java
What is ART – Modern Android Runtime?
Decoding ANDROID JIT (Just-In-Time Compilation)
Dalvik Virtual Machine (DVM)
In this section, we are going to explore the Android App Sandboxing, where, we'll distinguish between the sandboxes of Android and Linux environments, and we'll also explore the possibility of breaking out from these sandboxes.
Understanding app sandboxing
By the end of this article, you'll have a thorough understanding of the core principles driving Android app development, execution, and analysis. This knowledge equips you for further exploration into advanced topics like reverse engineering, pen testing, and more within the Android app ecosystem. Thanks for joining us on this journey!
