How to integrate CameraX with other Android components?

CameraX is a powerful and easy-to-use library that simplifies camera implementation in Android apps. Integrating CameraX with other Android components can enhance your app's functionality and user experience.
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// Build.gradle (Module: app)
dependencies {
    def camerax_version = "1.0.2"
    implementation "androidx.camera:camera-camera2:$camerax_version"
    implementation "androidx.camera:camera-lifecycle:$camerax_version"
    implementation "androidx.camera:camera-view:$camerax_version"
}

// Activity (CameraActivity.java)
public class CameraActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
    private PreviewView previewView;
    
    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_camera);
        
        previewView = findViewById(R.id.preview_view);
        startCamera();
    }

    private void startCamera() {
        CameraX.unbindAll(); // Unbind use cases before rebinding
        PreviewConfig previewConfig = new PreviewConfig.Builder().build();
        Preview preview = new Preview(previewConfig);
        
        preview.setSurfaceProvider(previewView.getSurfaceProvider());

        CameraX.bindToLifecycle(this, preview);
    }
}
    

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