Android App Development With Android Studio: To-Do List ✓ Solved

Android App development using Android studio ToDo List app

Your app must meet these descriptions and also meet specific list of requirements. Your app must now handle a display and interaction of a list of Tasks. Your app must add a Task to the list when using the add activity. The user must be able to mark a Task as completed by clicking on it. A user must also be able to edit a Task by clicking on the task to edit. You must design the layout and widgets that will appear on each list item view. Long pressing a task in the list should remove the task. You must warn the user before actually deleting the task (get the user to confirm.) Your app must meet the following requirements:

  1. Display a list of Tasks
  2. Each task in the list should display its due date, title, abbreviated contents and its completion state.
  3. Tasks must be deletable by long press.
  4. There should still be a button to create a new task. Adding a new task should add it to the task list.
  5. Clicking on a task should launch the edit activity or mark the task as complete.
  6. Your task list should survive configuration changes.
  7. Create 10 dummy tasks to test with.
  8. Implement drag and swipe to move and delete items in your RecyclerView.
  9. You MUST include four ‘plain’ unit tests.

Paper For Above Instructions

Developing a ToDo List app in Android using Android Studio involves multiple steps that combine app design, implementation, and testing. The main purpose of this application is to manage tasks efficiently, allowing users to add, edit, mark as complete, and delete tasks. In this paper, I will outline the essential features to be implemented in the ToDo List app, provide a basic approach to developing the app, and discuss the testing process to ensure reliability.

1. App Structure and Design

The ToDo List app should have a simple and user-friendly interface. The main screen will display a list of tasks, where each task shows its due date, title, a brief description of the contents, and its completion status. The layout should be achieved using a RecyclerView, which is a powerful component in Android for displaying lists of items efficiently.

The following layout components will be used:

  • RecyclerView for displaying tasks.
  • Floating Action Button (FAB) to add a new task.
  • Dialog or new Activity for adding/editing tasks.
  • TextViews to show task details such as title, due date, etc.
  • Checkbox to mark tasks as completed.

2. Implementing Features

Task Addition

When the user presses the FAB, it should redirect to an 'Add Task' activity where details like title, date, and description can be entered. Upon submission, the task is added to the RecyclerView and saved in persistent storage (using Room or SharedPreferences).

Task Deletion

Long pressing on a task should trigger a confirmation dialog to delete the task. If the user confirms, the task will be removed from the list and also from persistent storage.

Task Editing

Clicking on a task will open the 'Edit Task' activity, allowing users to modify the existing details. Upon saving, the changes should be reflected in the RecyclerView.

Completion Marking

Users can mark tasks as completed by clicking a checkbox next to each task. This action updates the task's status in real-time within the RecyclerView.

3. Handling Configuration Changes

To ensure the task list survives configuration changes (like screen rotations), the ViewModel component can be utilized. The ViewModel retains data in memory as long as the app is alive and preserves it during configuration changes.

4. Creating Dummy Tasks

For testing purposes, create at least 10 dummy tasks with varied due dates and details. These will help simulate real user interactions and ensure that users can add, edit, delete, and mark tasks as completed without issues.

5. Unit Testing

It is crucial to include unit tests to ensure each component of the app works as expected. Four 'plain' unit tests could include:

  • Test for adding a task to the database.
  • Test for deleting a task from the database.
  • Test for editing an existing task.
  • Test for marking a task as complete.

These tests should be automated to run after any updates to ensure the app remains functional.

6. Implementing Drag and Swipe

To enhance user experience, implementing drag-and-swipe functionalities allow users to rearrange tasks or swipe to delete them. This can be achieved using ItemTouchHelper with the RecyclerView.

Conclusion

The outlined approach for developing a ToDo List app provides a structured way to implement essential task management features leveraging Android Studio effectively. By ensuring that the app is intuitive and resilient to configuration changes, it allows users to easily manage their tasks. Including thorough unit testing guarantees the reliability of the app, making it a robust tool for task management.

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