Hour 10. Organizing Google TV Apps Using the ActionBar
What You’ll Learn in This Hour:
• How to implement an ActionBar
• How to add Tab Controls
• How to use MenuItems and ActionItems
• How to implement a LeftNavBar
The ActionBar was introduced in Android 3.0 (HoneyComb). It provides a convenient way to include tabs and other navigation elements in a tablet or GoogleTV app. The ActionBar is present throughout the life of the app. This hour covers creating an ActionBar with common elements. It then introduces the left navigation bar, which is built using a special library specifically for GoogleTV.
Implementing an ActionBar
The ActionBar is a UI element that is generally the main point of interaction for user navigation. When users want to jump ...
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