Track Cricket Score

A simple Android application for tracking cricket match scores between two teams. Built as part of the Android Basics Nanodegree (ABND) Project 2.

Features

• Score Tracking: Track runs for both teams (1, 2, 3, 4, 6 runs)
• Wicket Management: Track wickets fallen (maximum 10 per team)
• Reset Functionality: Start fresh matches with a single tap
• Real-time Updates: Instant score display updates
• Cricket-specific Logic: Prevents adding wickets beyond 10 (all out)

Screenshots

The app provides an intuitive interface for tracking cricket scores with dedicated buttons for common scoring scenarios.

Technical Details

• Language: Java
• Min SDK: Android 4.0.3 (API 15)
• Target SDK: Android 9.0 (API 28)
• Architecture: Single Activity with direct view manipulation
• UI Framework: Android Views with XML layouts

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Android Studio 3.5+
• Android SDK 28
• Java 8+

Building the Project

# Clone the repository
git clone <repository-url>

# Build the project
./gradlew build

# Install on connected device
./gradlew installDebug

Running Tests

# Run unit tests
./gradlew test

# Run instrumented tests
./gradlew connectedAndroidTest

Project Structure

app/src/main/
├── java/com/example/android/trackcricketscore/
│   └── MainActivity.java          # Main activity with scoring logic
├── res/
│   ├── layout/                    # XML layout files
│   ├── drawable/                  # Images and icons
│   └── values/                    # Strings, colors, styles
└── AndroidManifest.xml            # App configuration

Learning Objectives

This project demonstrates key Android development concepts:

• Button Interactions: Implementing onClick handlers for score updates
• View Updates: Dynamically updating TextViews with new scores
• Variable Scoping: Proper management of score and wicket variables
• findViewById: Locating and manipulating UI elements
• Method Organization: Clean separation of concerns in activity methods

License

This project is part of the Android Basics Nanodegree program.