How to test Background services in Android?

Testing background services in Android is crucial to ensure they perform as expected without consuming unnecessary resources or crashing. This guide provides insights into effectively testing background services using various strategies and tools.

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// Example of a background service in Android
public class MyBackgroundService extends Service {
    @Override
    public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
        // Code for background task
        return START_STICKY;
    }

    @Override
    public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
        return null; // Not a bound service
    }

    @Override
    public void onDestroy() {
        super.onDestroy();
        // Clean up resources or tasks
    }
}
    

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