Revolutionize Android Search with 'SearchItem' Library

Robert Harris -

The quest for streamlined search functionality in Android applications finds its solution in the 'SearchItem' library. Designed meticulously by nanchen2251 and hailing from the Kotlin universe, this library, licensed under Apache 2.0, is poised to enhance user search experiences.

Core Capabilities:

  1. Provides support for diverse search item types and customized styles.
  2. Equipped with features for handling search item click and cancel events.

Setting Up with SearchItem:

To integrate 'SearchItem' into your project, incorporate the following dependency:

dependencies {
  implementation 'com.github.nanchen2251:searchitem:1.0.5'
}

Constructing a search item is a breeze with the library. Here's a quick guide:

// Create a search item
val searchItem = SearchItem(context)

// Define the text for the search item
searchItem.setText("Search Entry")

// Assign an icon to the search item
searchItem.setIcon(R.drawable.ic_search)

// Integrate the search item into the layout
contentView.addView(searchItem)

Why 'SearchItem' Stands Out:

  1. Robust in supporting a myriad of search item designs and personalized aesthetics.
  2. Power-packed with event handlers for search item interactions.

Aspects to Enhance:

  1. Community participation remains in its infancy.
  2. Documentation scope for improvement.

Sample Implementations:

Basic Search Item Creation:

val searchItem = SearchItem(context)
searchItem.setText("Search Entry")
searchItem.setIcon(R.drawable.ic_search)
contentView.addView(searchItem)

Customize Your Search Item's Look:

val searchItem = SearchItem(context)
searchItem.setText("Search Entry")
searchItem.setIcon(R.drawable.ic_search)
searchItem.setBackgroundColor(Color.RED)
searchItem.setBorderColor(Color.BLACK)
searchItem.setBorderWidth(2)
contentView.addView(searchItem)

React to Search Item Clicks:

val searchItem = SearchItem(context)
searchItem.setText("Search Entry")
searchItem.setIcon(R.drawable.ic_search)
searchItem.setOnClickListener {
  // Actions to execute on search item click
}
contentView.addView(searchItem)

Manage Search Item Cancellations:

val searchItem = SearchItem(context)
searchItem.setText("Search Entry")
searchItem.setIcon(R.drawable.ic_search)
searchItem.setOnCancelListener {
  // Procedures on search item cancellation
}
contentView.addView(searchItem)