How to migrate to ViewBinding from an older API?

To migrate to ViewBinding from an older API, you'll need to follow a few steps to ensure a smooth transition. ViewBinding allows you to more easily work with your XML layouts by generating binding classes, which reduces boilerplate code and enhances type safety.

Here’s how you can migrate your existing XML layouts and use ViewBinding:

// Step 1: Enable ViewBinding in your build.gradle file android { ... viewBinding { enabled = true } } // Step 2: Replace findViewById with ViewBinding // In your Activity or Fragment class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() { private lateinit var binding: ActivityMainBinding override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) { super.onCreate(savedInstanceState) binding = ActivityMainBinding.inflate(layoutInflater) setContentView(binding.root) // Now use binding instead of findViewById binding.textView.text = "Hello, ViewBinding!" } }

By following these steps, you will be able to seamlessly transition to using ViewBinding in your Android application.


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