What is Permission best practices in Android SDK?

Android Permission Best Practices

Managing permissions in Android is crucial for ensuring user privacy and enhancing security. Here are some best practices to follow when requesting and handling permissions in your Android applications.

• Request only necessary permissions.
• Explain why permissions are needed.
• Use runtime permissions for dangerous actions.
• Check permissions before accessing features.
• Provide a fallback or alternate option when permissions are denied.
• Update the permissions in the app's manifest properly.
• Educate users about the importance of the permissions being requested.

By following these best practices, you can build a trustful relationship with your users and ensure a smoother experience in your app.

    // Example of requesting CAMERA permission in Android
    if (ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.CAMERA)
            != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
        // Permission is not granted
        ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(this,
            new String[]{Manifest.permission.CAMERA},
            CAMERA_REQUEST_CODE);
    } else {
        // Permission has already been granted
        openCamera();
    }

    @Override
    public void onRequestPermissionsResult(int requestCode,
                                           String[] permissions,
                                           int[] grantResults) {
        if (requestCode == CAMERA_REQUEST_CODE) {
            if (grantResults.length > 0 && grantResults[0] == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
                openCamera();
            } else {
                // Permission denied, show a message to the user
            }
        }
    }