BottomBar
(Deprecated) A custom view component that mimics the new Material Design Bottom Navigation pattern.
Overview
The BottomBar is a custom view component that mimics the new Material Design Bottom Navigation pattern. It allows for easy navigation through different sections of an app.
Features
- Cleaner code and better APIs
- Look, feel, and behavior defined in XML
- Automated tests to prevent regressions
- Easy addition of items through XML resource file
- Ability to listen for selection events
- Option to cancel selection of tabs
- Customization of icons based on selection state
- Animation for background color change when tab is selected
- Support for drawing the BottomBar under the navigation bar
Summary
The BottomBar is a customizable navigation component that can be easily integrated into an Android app. With features such as automated tests, easy addition of items through XML, and the ability to listen for selection events, it provides a convenient solution for implementing the Material Design Bottom Navigation pattern. Additionally, it offers options for customization, such as changing icons based on selection state and animating the background color when a tab is selected.
- Material Design
Material Design is a design system developed by Google that provides a set of guidelines, components, and tools for creating visually appealing and functional user interfaces. Material Design is designed to be flexible and customizable, making it a great choice for a wide range of applications and use cases.