In Android, we use Bitmap class to store images. This class contains many functions to apply different operations on images. But there is no builtin method to resize images by keeping the same aspect ratio. Here, I am sharing that utility function to resize a bitmap by keeping the same aspect ratio. Following is the […]
RecyclerView with Multiple View Types – Chat App Example
As we all know that RecyclerView is a UI component to show lists in Android. In this tutorial, you will learn, How to create a RecyclerView with Multiple View Types in Java Android. It’s is a chat App example. In this example, 2 types of views (text message in and out) are considered. Following is the step […]
Custom Adapter with Multiple View Types for RecyclerView in Kotlin – Android
As we all know that RecyclerView is a UI component to show lists in Android. In this tutorial, you will learn, How to create a Custom RecyclerView Adapter with Multiple View Types in Kotlin Android. Following is the sample RecyclerView Custom Adapter. It includes multiple view types and written in Kotlin. But if you are looking for […]
RecyclerView Custom Adapter with Multiple View Types in Java – Android
As we all know that RecyclerView is a UI component to show lists in Android. In this tutorial, you will learn, how to create a Custom RecyclerView Adapter with Multiple View Types in Java Android. Following is the general RecyclerView Adapter with multiple view types. But if you are looking for a use case with […]
Whatsapp Like Chat Audio Message Layout XML for Android
Are you working on a chat or a social media application and need to create an Audio Message layout? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Following is the design of Whatsapp like chat Audio message layout XML for Android. It contains 2 XML layouts. One for Audio incoming message and other for Audio outgoing […]
Ultimate Guide to Migrate Android Project to AndroidX
Google has replaced the Android Support Library with the latest AndroidX Library. AndroidX library provides backward compatibility whenever the new versions of Android are released. In the latest Android Studio v3.5 when we create a new Android project it shows an option either to use new AndroidX artifacts or old Support Libraries. But this guide […]
How to Import SVG & PSD Icons as XML Drawables into Android Studio
Although there are some online tools available which convert SVG & PSD images into android XML. But those tools don’t work for all kinds of image resources. The best way is to import SVG & PSD icons as XML Drawables into Android projects using the Vector Asset Tool provided by Android Studio. When we import […]
How to Fetch Current Location through GPS in Kotlin Android – A Utility Class
Following is the utility class to fetch the user’s current location through GPS by asking Runtime Permissions in Kotlin, Android. It also gives you frequent updates through the listener, on changing the device location. Following is the Kotlin solution if you are looking for Java solution you can find here Utility Class to Fetch Current […]
Utility Class to Fetch Current Location through GPS in Android – Java
Following is the utility class to fetch current location through GPS in Android. It also gives you frequent updates through the listener, when the device location is changed. In this class, Runtime Permissions are also handled for API level 23 and above. In Android, we have many ways to fetch a user’s current location. But […]
Integrate Firebase into Android Project
This article will help you to integrate Firebase into your Android Project. Prerequisite: First, you need to create a project into Firebase Console, for that you can follow our guide Firebase integration for beginners. Steps to Integrate Firebase into Your Android Project 1. Go to Firebase Console and click on your Project you just created in the […]