Common mistakes when working with ExoPlayer?

Learn about common mistakes developers make when working with ExoPlayer in Android development, and how to avoid them for a smoother playback experience.

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        // Common mistakes when using ExoPlayer
        // 1. Forgetting to release the player
        private SimpleExoPlayer player;

        private void initializePlayer() {
            player = new SimpleExoPlayer.Builder(context).build();
            // ... other initialization code
        }

        private void releasePlayer() {
            if (player != null) {
                player.release(); // Always release the player to free resources
                player = null;
            }
        }

        // 2. Not handling playback states
        private void playVideo(String videoUrl) {
            MediaItem mediaItem = MediaItem.fromUri(videoUrl);
            player.setMediaItem(mediaItem);
            player.prepare();
            player.playWhenReady = true; // Ensuring player is ready to play
        }

        // 3. Incorrect usage of ExoPlayer lifecycle
        @Override
        protected void onStop() {
            super.onStop();
            releasePlayer(); // Always release the player in the lifecycle
        }
        

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