How to migrate to WorkManager from an older API?

Migrating to WorkManager from an older API in Android is essential for enhancing the efficiency of background tasks. WorkManager is the recommended solution for managing background jobs, offering compatibility with various Android versions.

WorkManager, Android development, background tasks, job scheduling, migration guide
Learn how to migrate from older background job APIs to WorkManager in Android, ensuring better performance and reliability for your applications.

    // Example of migrating to WorkManager from AsyncTask

    class MyWorker extends Worker {
        public MyWorker(@NonNull Context context, @NonNull WorkerParameters params) {
            super(context, params);
        }

        @NonNull
        @Override
        public Result doWork() {
            // Perform the background task here
            return Result.success();
        }
    }

    // Scheduling the work
    WorkManager workManager = WorkManager.getInstance(context);
    OneTimeWorkRequest workRequest = new OneTimeWorkRequest.Builder(MyWorker.class).build();
    workManager.enqueue(workRequest);
    

WorkManager Android development background tasks job scheduling migration guide