mathstuff/MathHomeworkHelper/INDEX.md

Math Homework Helper - Android Project Index

📋 Project Overview

A complete Android WebView wrapper application for the Math Homework Helper web app. This project wraps your existing HTML/CSS/JavaScript application into a native Android app that can be installed on any Android device.

Project Status: ✅ READY TO BUILD AND DEPLOY

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📚 Documentation Files

Start here based on your needs:

1. QUICKSTART.md ⭐ START HERE

• Purpose: Get up and running in 5 minutes
• Best for: First-time users
• Contains: Step-by-step setup instructions
• Time: 5-10 minutes to complete

2. INSTALLATION.md 🔧 DETAILED SETUP

• Purpose: Complete installation guide with troubleshooting
• Best for: Detailed setup and configuration
• Contains: Prerequisites, step-by-step installation, advanced config
• Time: 30-60 minutes to complete

3. README.md 📖 FULL DOCUMENTATION

• Purpose: Comprehensive project documentation
• Best for: Understanding the project structure and features
• Contains: Architecture, features, permissions, troubleshooting
• Time: Reference document

4. PROJECT_SUMMARY.md 📊 PROJECT STATUS

• Purpose: Overview of what was created
• Best for: Understanding project components
• Contains: File structure, features, configuration details
• Time: 10-15 minutes to read

5. INDEX.md (This File) 🗂️ NAVIGATION

• Purpose: Navigate all project files and documentation
• Best for: Finding what you need
• Contains: File listing and descriptions

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📁 Project Structure

MathHomeworkHelper/
│
├── 📄 Documentation Files
│   ├── INDEX.md                    ← You are here
│   ├── QUICKSTART.md               ← Start here!
│   ├── INSTALLATION.md             ← Detailed setup
│   ├── README.md                   ← Full documentation
│   └── PROJECT_SUMMARY.md          ← Project overview
│
├── 🔧 Build Configuration
│   ├── build.gradle                ← Project-level build config
│   ├── settings.gradle             ← Gradle settings
│   ├── gradle.properties           ← Gradle properties
│   └── .gitignore                  ← Git ignore rules
│
└── 📦 app/ (Main Application Module)
    │
    ├── 🔨 build.gradle             ← App-level build config
    ├── proguard-rules.pro          ← ProGuard obfuscation rules
    │
    └── src/main/
        │
        ├── 📱 java/
        │   └── com/example/mathhomeworkhelper/
        │       └── MainActivity.java        ← Main activity with WebView
        │
        ├── 🎨 res/ (Resources)
        │   ├── layout/
        │   │   └── activity_main.xml        ← Main layout
        │   ├── values/
        │   │   ├── strings.xml              ← App strings
        │   │   └── styles.xml               ← Theme & colors
        │   └── mipmap/                      ← App icons (add here)
        │
        ├── 🌐 assets/ (Web App Files)
        │   ├── index.html                   ← Main HTML file
        │   ├── styles.css                   ← Stylesheets
        │   ├── script.js                    ← JavaScript logic
        │   ├── translations.js              ← Translation system
        │   └── translations/
        │       ├── en.json                  ← English
        │       ├── es.json                  ← Spanish
        │       ├── sv.json                  ← Swedish
        │       └── el.json                  ← Greek
        │
        └── AndroidManifest.xml              ← App manifest

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🚀 Quick Start Paths

Path 1: I Just Want to Build and Run (5 minutes)

1. Read: QUICKSTART.md
2. Open project in Android Studio
3. Click Run button
4. Done! ✅

Path 2: I Want to Understand Everything (30 minutes)

1. Read: PROJECT_SUMMARY.md
2. Read: README.md
3. Explore the file structure
4. Read: INSTALLATION.md for detailed setup

Path 3: I'm Having Issues (Troubleshooting)

1. Check: README.md → Troubleshooting section
2. Check: INSTALLATION.md → Troubleshooting section
3. Check: Android Studio Logcat for error messages
4. Search: Android Developer Documentation

Path 4: I Want to Customize the App (15 minutes)

1. Read: PROJECT_SUMMARY.md → Customization Options
2. Modify files as needed:
   • App name: app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
   • App icon: app/src/main/res/mipmap/
   • Theme colors: app/src/main/res/values/styles.xml
   • WebView behavior: app/src/main/java/.../MainActivity.java

Path 5: I Want to Build for Release (20 minutes)

1. Read: INSTALLATION.md → Building for Distribution
2. Follow steps to create signed APK
3. Upload to Google Play Store (optional)

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📋 File Descriptions

Documentation

File	Purpose	Read Time
QUICKSTART.md	Get started in 5 minutes	5 min
INSTALLATION.md	Complete setup guide	30 min
README.md	Full documentation	20 min
PROJECT_SUMMARY.md	Project overview	10 min
INDEX.md	This file - navigation	5 min

Build Configuration

File	Purpose
build.gradle (root)	Project-level Gradle configuration
app/build.gradle	App-level Gradle configuration
settings.gradle	Gradle project settings
gradle.properties	Gradle properties and JVM settings
.gitignore	Git ignore rules

Source Code

File	Purpose
MainActivity.java	Main activity with WebView setup
activity_main.xml	Main layout with WebView
AndroidManifest.xml	App manifest and permissions

Resources

File	Purpose
strings.xml	App strings and labels
styles.xml	App theme and colors
mipmap/	App icons (add your icons here)

Web Assets

File	Purpose
index.html	Main HTML file
styles.css	Stylesheets
script.js	JavaScript logic
translations.js	Translation system
translations/*.json	Language files

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🎯 Common Tasks

Task: Build the App

cd MathHomeworkHelper
./gradlew build

See: INSTALLATION.md → Step 6

Task: Run on Emulator

1. Start Android emulator
2. Click Run button in Android Studio
3. Select emulator See: QUICKSTART.md → Step 3

Task: Run on Physical Device

1. Enable USB Debugging on device
2. Connect via USB
3. Click Run button in Android Studio See: INSTALLATION.md → Step 7

Task: Change App Name

Edit: app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml

<string name="app_name">New App Name</string>

See: PROJECT_SUMMARY.md → Customization

Task: Change App Icon

Replace files in: app/src/main/res/mipmap/ See: PROJECT_SUMMARY.md → Customization

Task: Change Theme Colors

Edit: app/src/main/res/values/styles.xml See: PROJECT_SUMMARY.md → Customization

Task: Build Release APK

./gradlew assembleRelease

See: INSTALLATION.md → Building for Distribution

Task: Debug Issues

1. Check Logcat in Android Studio
2. Read troubleshooting sections
3. Consult Android documentation See: README.md → Troubleshooting

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🔍 Key Information

Project Details

• Type: Native Android WebView Wrapper
• Min SDK: 21 (Android 5.0)
• Target SDK: 34 (Android 14)
• Language: Java
• Build System: Gradle
• Package: com.example.mathhomeworkhelper

Features

✅ WebView with HTML content ✅ JavaScript enabled ✅ Local storage support ✅ Multi-language support ✅ Zoom controls ✅ Back button navigation ✅ Responsive layout

Permissions

• INTERNET (required for WebView)
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE (network status)

Dependencies

• androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.6.1
• com.google.android.material:material:1.10.0
• androidx.constraintlayout:constraintlayout:2.1.4

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📞 Getting Help

Documentation

1. QUICKSTART.md - For quick setup
2. INSTALLATION.md - For detailed setup
3. README.md - For comprehensive info
4. PROJECT_SUMMARY.md - For project overview

Troubleshooting

1. Check Logcat in Android Studio
2. Review troubleshooting sections in docs
3. Check Android Developer Documentation
4. Search Stack Overflow

Resources

• Android Developer Docs
• WebView Guide
• Gradle Documentation
• Android Studio Help

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✅ Verification Checklist

Before you start, verify:

• Android Studio installed
• Android SDK 21+ installed
• Java 11+ installed
• 5GB+ free disk space
• Project folder accessible
• All files present (23 files total)

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📊 Project Statistics

• Total Files: 23
• Project Size: 144 KB
• Documentation Files: 5
• Source Files: 1 (MainActivity.java)
• Layout Files: 1 (activity_main.xml)
• Resource Files: 2 (strings.xml, styles.xml)
• Configuration Files: 4 (build.gradle, settings.gradle, etc.)
• Web Assets: 9 (HTML, CSS, JS, translations)
• Build System: Gradle

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🎓 Learning Path

Beginner

1. Read QUICKSTART.md
2. Build and run the app
3. Test features
4. Celebrate! 🎉

Intermediate

1. Read PROJECT_SUMMARY.md
2. Read README.md
3. Customize app (name, icon, colors)
4. Build release APK

Advanced

1. Read INSTALLATION.md
2. Modify MainActivity.java
3. Add native Android features
4. Publish to Google Play Store

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🚀 Next Steps

1. Start Here: Read QUICKSTART.md
2. Open Project: Launch Android Studio
3. Build App: Click Build button
4. Run App: Click Run button
5. Test Features: Verify everything works
6. Customize: Modify as needed
7. Deploy: Build release APK

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📝 Notes

• All HTML files are in app/src/main/assets/
• All translations are included (EN, ES, SV, EL)
• JavaScript is enabled in WebView
• Back button navigation is supported
• App is ready to build immediately

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Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Project Status: ✅ Ready to Build and Deploy Total Setup Time: 5-30 minutes (depending on path)

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Happy Coding! 🚀

For questions or issues, refer to the appropriate documentation file above.