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define typess of layout in android studio

1. **Linear Layout**:

- Arranges its children elements in a single direc on (either horizontally or ver cally).

- Can be configured to distribute space equally among its children or based on their individual
weights.

- Useful for crea ng simple UI designs or arranging UI components in a linear flow.

2. **Rela ve Layout**:

- Posi ons its children elements rela ve to each other or rela ve to the parent layout.

- Allows specifying rules such as aligning one element with another, placing one below or above
another, etc.

- Offers flexibility in posi oning UI components based on rela onships with other elements.

3. **Constraint Layout**:

- U lizes constraints to define the posi on and alignment of UI elements rela ve to each other and
to the parent layout.

- Provides a flexible and efficient way to create complex UI designs with flat view hierarchies.

- Supports responsive designs and can adapt to different screen sizes and orienta ons.

4. **Frame Layout**:

- Places its children elements on top of each other, allowing only one child to be visible at a me.

- Typically used for displaying a single item or for implemen ng simple anima ons and transi ons.

5. **Table Layout**:

- Organizes its children elements into rows and columns, similar to an HTML table.

- Allows specifying how elements span across mul ple rows or columns.

- Suitable for displaying tabular data or crea ng forms with aligned fields.

6. **Grid Layout**:

- Arranges its children elements in a grid-like structure with rows and columns.

- Supports flexible sizing of rows and columns, as well as alignment op ons.

- Useful for crea ng layouts with a consistent grid-based structure, such as photo galleries or menu
screens.

7. **Coordinator Layout**:

- A super-powered FrameLayout that provides addi onal func onality for coordina ng the
transi ons and anima ons between child views.

- O en used in combina on with the AppBarLayout and Floa ngAc onBu on to create Material
Design-style UI components.
{image button, edit text } with four properties

1. **ImageBu on**:

- `android:src`: Specifies the image resource for the bu on.

- `android:layout_marginTop`: Sets the top margin.

- `android:layout_marginStart`: Sets the start margin (le margin in le -to-right languages).

- `android:background`: Sets the background color or drawable for the bu on.

2. **EditText**:

- `android:hint`: Sets the hint text to display when the EditText is empty.

- `android:layout_below`: Posi ons the EditText below the ImageBu on.

- `android:layout_marginTop`: Sets the top margin.

- `android:layout_marginStart`: Sets the start margin (le margin in le -to-right languages).

- `android:layout_marginEnd`: Sets the end margin (right margin in le -to-right languages).

- `android:inputType`: Specifies the type of input expected (in this case, text).

ui components in android studio

In Android Studio, UI components are used to design the user interface of Android applica ons.
Android provides a rich set of built-in UI components that developers can use to create visually
appealing and interac ve interfaces. Here are some of the common UI components available in
Android Studio:

1. **TextView**: Used to display text on the screen.

2. **EditText**: Allows users to input text.

3. **Bu on**: Used to trigger ac ons when clicked.

4. **ImageView**: Displays images.

5. **RadioBu on**: Allows users to select one op on from a set of op ons.

6. **CheckBox**: Allows users to select mul ple op ons from a set of op ons.

7. **ToggleBu on**: Similar to a checkbox, but with a different visual style.

8. SeekBar: Allows users to select a value from a range by sliding a thumb along a horizontal line.

9. **ProgressBar**: Indicates the progress of an ongoing task.

10. **Spinner**: Displays a dropdown list of items from which users can select one.

11. **Switch**: A two-state toggle switch.

12. **DatePicker**: Allows users to select a date.

13. **TimePicker**: Allows users to select a me.


14. **RecyclerView**: A flexible view for providing a limited window into a large data set.

15. **ListView**: Displays a scrollable list of items.

16. **GridView**: Displays items in a two-dimensional grid.

17. **CardView**: A container for other views that can have rounded corners and shadows.

18. **Toolbar**: A flexible widget that is o en used as the app bar for displaying the app tle and
other items.

19. **Naviga on Drawer**: A panel that displays the app’s main naviga on op ons.

20. **TabLayout**: Allows users to switch between different views or fragments with tabs.

21. **Snackbar**: Displays a brief message at the bo om of the screen.

22. **Dialog**: A small window that prompts the user for a decision or input.

directories in android studio

In Android Studio, directories play a crucial role in organizing the various files and resources that
make up an Android project. Here are some of the key directories typically found in an Android
Studio project:

1. **app**: This directory contains the main source code and resources for the app module. It
includes subdirectories such as:

- src: Contains the Java/Kotlin source code files organized by source set (e.g., `main`, `debug`,
`release`).

- **res**: Contains the app's resources (layout files, drawables, strings, styles, etc.) organized by
resource type and configura on.

- **manifests**: Contains the `AndroidManifest.xml` file, which provides essen al informa on


about the app to the Android system.

2. **Gradle Scripts**: This directory contains Gradle build scripts for configuring the build process. It
includes files such as:

- **build.gradle (Project)**: Configures the build se ngs for the en re project.

- **build.gradle (Module)**: Configures the build se ngs for the specific module (e.g., `app`).

- **se ngs.gradle**: Defines the modules that comprise the project.

3. **Gradle**: This directory contains Gradle wrapper files (`gradle-wrapper.proper es`, `gradlew`,
`gradlew.bat`) used to execute Gradle tasks without needing to install Gradle separately.

4. **.idea**: This directory contains configura on files used by Android Studio for project se ngs,
including workspace.xml, modules.xml, and other metadata files.

5. **build**: This directory contains output files generated by the build process, including compiled
code, APKs, and temporary build files. It's typically excluded from version control.
6. **libs**: This directory can be used to store third-party libraries (e.g., JAR files) that are included
in the project.

7. **assets**: This directory is used to store raw asset files (e.g., fonts, sounds, HTML files) that can
be accessed by the app at run me.

8. **jni**: This directory is used when integra ng na ve code (e.g., C/C++) into the app using the
Android NDK (Na ve Development Kit).

9. **test**: This directory contains test source code and resources for unit tests, instrumented tests,
and Android Test (UI) tests.

10. **buildSrc**: This directory is used to define custom Gradle plugins and build logic using Kotlin
DSL.

11. **External Libraries**: This directory represents external libraries included in the project and is
managed by Android Studio.

Types of layout

1. **LinearLayout**:

- Arranges its children elements in a single direc on (horizontal or ver cal).

- Supports weigh ng to distribute space among children.

- Useful for crea ng simple linear layouts.

2. **Rela veLayout**:

- Posi ons its children rela ve to each other or the parent container.

- Allows specifying rules for alignment, posi oning, and margins.

- Provides flexibility in crea ng complex and dynamic layouts.

3. **ConstraintLayout**:

- A flexible layout that allows crea ng complex UIs with a flat view hierarchy.

- Uses constraints to define the posi on and alignment of child views rela ve to each other and the
parent container.

- Supports responsive design and reduces nested layouts.

4. **FrameLayout**:

- Places its children on top of each other, allowing only one child to be visible at a me.

- Suitable for crea ng simple overlapping layouts or implemen ng layered UIs.

5. **GridLayout**:

- Organizes its children into a grid of rows and columns.

- Allows specifying the size and alignment of rows and columns.

- Useful for crea ng grid-based layouts with equal or variable-sized cells.


6. **TableLayout**:

- Organizes its children into rows and columns, similar to an HTML table.

- Provides a straigh orward way to create layouts with tabular structure.

- Each row can contain mul ple children views, and each column can span mul ple rows or
columns.

7. **CoordinatorLayout**:

- A powerful layout that provides advanced features for coordina ng anima ons and transi ons
between child views.

- Designed to work with Material Design components such as AppBars, Floa ngAc onBu on, and
Snackbars.

8. **AppBarLayout**:

- Part of the Material Design library.

- Works with CoordinatorLayout to implement scrolling effects and behaviors for AppBars.

inheritance hierarchy of design ui with view (with diagram)

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