Android App Task – Beginner Level

Subject

Create an Android app that displays a list of Rick and Morty characters from the public API. Selecting a character opens a detail screen with more information.

Requirements

1. List Screen
   • Fetch characters from the Rick & Morty API.
   • Endpoint for list: https://rickandmortyapi.com/api/character
   • Display them in a vertical scrollable list.
   • Each item should show at least:
     • Character name
     • Character image (small thumbnail)
   • Show a loading indicator while data is fetched.
   • If the request fails, display an error message and allow retry.
2. Detail Screen
   • When a character is tapped, navigate to a new screen.
   • Endpoint for details: https://rickandmortyapi.com/api/character/{id}
   • Display:
     • Large character image
     • Name
     • Status (Alive/Dead/Unknown)
     • Species
     • Gender
   • Include a back button to return to the list.
3. Architecture
   • Use MVVM pattern.
   • Repository layer handles API calls.
   • ViewModel manages state (loading, error, data).
   • UI in Jetpack Compose subscribes to the ViewModel.
4. Technology
   • Jetpack Compose (UI)
   • Retrofit (networking)
   • Coil (image loading)
   • Material 3 components
5. Constraints
   • Minimum SDK: 24
   • Do not hardcode character data — it must come from the API!