In Android development, `ViewStub` is a lightweight and efficient class that allows you to defer the inflation of a layout resource until it is actually needed. It is typically used when you have a layout component that is initially hidden or not immediately required, but may be needed later on…

In Android, the `Parcelable` interface is used to serialize and deserialize custom objects so that they can be passed between components, such as activities, fragments, and services. By implementing the `Parcelable` interface, you define how your object can be serialized into a `Parcel` and reconstructed back from it. The `Parcel`…

To share your Android code with other developers without allowing them to edit it, you can follow these steps: 1. Create a Library Module: — In Android Studio, create a new library module that contains your code. — Move your code files (such as Java or Kotlin classes) into this…

.AAR Files An AAR (Android Archive) file is a binary distribution format for Android libraries. It is similar to a JAR (Java Archive) file used in Java projects but specifically designed for Android development. An AAR file contains compiled code, resources, and metadata required to use a library module in an Android…

In Kotlin, the use of backticks (``) to name functions provides a unique and flexible way to handle various scenarios that would otherwise conflict with the language’s syntax or naming conventions. This article delves into the intricacies and benefits of using backticks to name functions in Kotlin. Backticks in Function…

In Java, there are two types of string initialization: 1. String Literal: String literals are created by enclosing the sequence of characters in double quotes (e.g., `”Hello”`). When the Java compiler encounters a string literal, it checks if an identical string already exists in the string pool (a pool of…

These two questions have been asked a lot of times to me in interviews: Why there is only single public class per source file? 2. Why non static method cannot be called from a static method? 1. Why there is only single public class per source file? In Java, there can only be one public class per source file, and it…

AndroidManifest.xml The AndroidManifest.xml file is a fundamental component of an Android application. It serves several purposes and plays a crucial role in the functioning of an Android app. Here are the main uses of the AndroidManifest.xml file: 1. Identify the Application: The manifest file identifies the application package and provides essential…

The compilation of an Android APK (Android Application Package) involves several steps that convert your source code and resources into a format that can be installed and executed on Android devices. Here is an overview of the APK compilation process: 1. Source Code Compilation: — The Java source code and…