android-studio
  1. android-studio-tv

Android Studio TV

Syntax

<android.support.v17.leanback.widget.RowContainer>
    <android.support.v17.leanback.widget.ListRow>
        <android.support.v17.leanback.widget.ListRowPresenter>
            <android.support.v17.leanback.widget.HorizontalGridView>
                <android.support.v17.leanback.widget.Presenter.ViewHolder>
                    // Content Views
                </android.support.v17.leanback.widget.Presenter.ViewHolder>
            </android.support.v17.leanback.widget.HorizontalGridView>
        </android.support.v17.leanback.widget.ListRowPresenter>
    </android.support.v17.leanback.widget.ListRow>
</android.support.v17.leanback.widget.RowContainer>

Example

<android.support.v17.leanback.widget.RowContainer>
  <android.support.v17.leanback.widget.ListRow>
    <android.support.v17.leanback.widget.ListRowPresenter>
      <android.support.v17.leanback.widget.HorizontalGridView
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:layout_marginTop="@dimen/large_padding"
        android:clipToPadding="false"
        android:gravity="center_vertical"
        android:minHeight="@dimen/grid_item_height">
      </android.support.v17.leanback.widget.HorizontalGridView>
    </android.support.v17.leanback.widget.ListRowPresenter>
  </android.support.v17.leanback.widget.ListRow>
</android.support.v17.leanback.widget.RowContainer>

Output

The code in the example will output a horizontal grid view with a specific layout, height and margin.

Explanation

Android Studio TV is a specialized version of Android Studio for developing applications for the TV and other large-screen devices. The code listed above is an example of how we can use the Android Leanback Library to create a horizontal grid view. This view is intended for large-screen devices and provides optimized scrolling and performance. The HorizontalGridView widget is placed inside a ListRowPresenter and a ListRow. This setup is used to make a horizontally scrolling list of items.

Use

The Android Studio TV code can be used for creating a UI that is optimized for TV and other large-screen devices. The Leanback Library provides the necessary widgets and UI components required to create an immersive TV experience. The code can be customized to create different UI elements like grids, lists, and carousels.

Important Points

  • Android Studio TV is a specialized version of Android Studio
  • Leanback library provides the necessary widgets and UI components required to create an immersive TV experience
  • The HorizontalGridView widget is placed inside a ListRowPresenter and a ListRow to create a horizontally scrolling list of items

Summary

Android Studio TV provides developers with a specialized version of Android Studio specifically designed for creating applications for TV and other large-screen devices. The Leanback Library provides the necessary widgets and UI components required to create an immersive TV experience. The HorizontalGridView widget is placed inside a ListRowPresenter and a ListRow to create a horizontally scrolling list of items. With these tools, developers can create UI elements that are optimized for large-screen devices.

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