Organized by: Department of Computer Science and Engineering,ASET
Dates: 18th & 19th February 2026
Venue: Tim Berners Lee Lab (CSE Lab 4)
Introduction
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering conducted a one-day hands-on workshop titled “Full Stack Mobile App Development (Android + Firebase + Python + MongoDB)” on 18-02-2026 and 19-02-2026. This comprehensive workshop was designed to provide students with practical experience in modern mobile application development, covering the entire technology stack from frontend Android development to backend databases.
The session aimed at bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world implementation. Students gained hands-on experience with Android Studio, Firebase services, Python backend development, and MongoDB database management. The workshop emphasized practical skills that are highly relevant in today’s job market.
The workshop also emphasized analytical thinking, debugging skills, and understanding of full-stack architecture, thereby equipping students with industry-relevant competencies essential for developing production-ready mobile applications.
Resource Person
The workshop was conducted by Mr. Anees Nassar, Mobile Application Senior Developer/AI Architect, Accenture, Bangalore. The resource person brought extensive industry experience in mobile application development and backend architecture, having worked on numerous production applications.
The session covered comprehensive topics ranging from Android UI design and Firebase integration to Python-based API development and MongoDB database operations, with real-world examples and best practices.
Conveners & Organizers
● Convener: Dr. S. Gunasekaran, HoD-CSE
● Organizer: Ms. Deepthy P S, AP-CSE
Participants
● 18th February 2026: S4 CSE-A students
● 19th February 2026: S4 CSE-B students
Workshop Highlights
● Hands-on Android Studio project creation and UI design
● Real-time Firebase Authentication and Database integration
● Python backend development fundamentals
● MongoDB database operations and cloud deployment
● Understanding full-stack architecture (Android → API → Database)
The workshop featured highly interactive hands-on sessions where students actively developed Android applications from scratch. They learned to design user interfaces, implement button click listeners, and create responsive mobile experiences.
The Firebase integration session proved particularly valuable, as students learned how to implement authentication systems and store/retrieve data in real-time without managing traditional backend servers. This backend-as-a-service approach demonstrated modern development practices.
The students interacted very well throughout the workshop. They actively participated in discussions, asked insightful questions about scalability and performance, and successfully completed all the hands-on exercises. The enthusiasm was especially evident during the MongoDB session where students understood how mobile apps connect to scalable databases.
Topics Covered in the Workshop
● Introduction to Android Studio and Project Structure
● Android UI Components (TextView, EditText, Button)
● Activity Lifecycle and Event Handling
● Firebase Project Setup and Integration
● Firebase Authentication (Email/Password)
● Firebase Firestore/Realtime Database Operations
● Python Fundamentals and Backend Concepts
● Python Database Connectivity
● Introduction to NoSQL and MongoDB
● MongoDB Atlas Setup and CRUD Operations
● Full-Stack Architecture: Android → Python API → MongoDB
Workshop Schedule
Session 1: Introduction & Android Studio Basics (9:30 AM – 11:15 AM)
● Introduction to the workshop and real-world use cases
● Overview of Android Studio, Firebase, MongoDB, and Python
● Project structure walkthrough (Gradle, Manifest, Activities)
● Hands-on: Creating first Android project
● Designing simple UI with TextView, EditText, and Button
● Implementing button click events and Toast messages
Short Break (11:15 AM – 11:30 AM)
Session 2: Firebase Integration (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
● Understanding Firebase and Backend-as-a-Service concept
● Creating Firebase project and connecting to Android app
● Implementing Firebase Authentication
● Working with Firebase Firestore/Realtime Database
● Saving and retrieving user data
Lunch Break (1:00 PM – 1:45 PM)
Session 3: Python Backend Introduction (1:45 PM – 2:45 PM)
● Why Python for backend development
● Python basics and syntax overview
● Writing simple Python scripts
● Understanding how Python connects to databases
● Mini demo: User input and data storage
Session 4: MongoDB & Full-Stack Architecture (2:45 PM – 3:30 PM)
● Introduction to NoSQL databases
● MongoDB vs SQL databases
● Setting up MongoDB Atlas account
● Creating databases and collections
● CRUD operations using Python
● Understanding Android → Python API → MongoDB architecture
Session 5: Integration & Q&A (3:30 PM – 4:15 PM)
● Connecting the dots: Complete architecture overview
● When to use Firebase vs Python+MongoDB
● Best practices and scalability considerations
● Q&A and doubt clarification
● Sharing learning resources
● Guidance on next steps: Advanced Android, REST APIs, System Design
Outcome
The workshop successfully equipped students with practical skills in full-stack mobile application development. Students gained confidence in building Android applications, integrating cloud services, and understanding backend architecture.
By the end of the workshop, students were able to create functional Android applications with Firebase authentication and database integration. They also understood how Python and MongoDB work together to create scalable backend systems.
Overall, the session empowered students with the practical skills and technical confidence required for modern mobile app development, making them job-ready for roles in mobile development and full-stack engineering.
Conclusion
The workshop proved to be highly beneficial and strongly aligned with current industry demands for full-stack mobile developers. The hands-on approach ensured that students not only understood theoretical concepts but also gained practical experience in implementing them.
The combination of Android development, Firebase integration, Python backend, and MongoDB database provided students with a comprehensive understanding of modern mobile application architecture. This knowledge will serve as a strong foundation for their future projects and career opportunities.
The enthusiastic participation and positive feedback from students confirmed the workshop’s success in achieving its objectives of practical skill development and industry readiness.
