How to make Fragment lifecycle backward compatible?

When working with Android Fragments, it’s essential to ensure your application is backward compatible. This means using the Support Library to leverage Fragment features across various Android versions. Here's a guide on how to maintain Fragment lifecycle compatibility.

Using FragmentManager from the Support Library

Ensure you are using androidx.fragment.app.Fragment instead of the standard Fragment class. This provides backward compatibility.

Lifecycle Methods

Override lifecycle methods like onCreateView, onStart, onPause, etc., to manage the Fragment’s state appropriately.

Example Code

<?php class MyFragment extends Fragment { @Override public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup container, Bundle savedInstanceState) { // Inflate the layout for this fragment return inflater.inflate(R.layout.fragment_layout, container, false); } @Override public void onStart() { super.onStart(); // Your code here } @Override public void onPause() { super.onPause(); // Your code here } } ?>

Using Compatibility Features

The Support Library provides additional features like fragment transactions and lifecycle-aware components that improve compatibility.


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