{"id":21671,"date":"2024-09-17T05:05:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T05:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/?p=21671"},"modified":"2024-09-17T05:05:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T05:05:28","slug":"how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Android App Using Java: A Step-by-Step Guide!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This article provides a guide on <strong>How to Create an Android App Using Java<\/strong>. If you\u2019re interested in a detailed exploration, read on for extensive information and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating Android applications has become a highly sought-after skill, thanks to the explosive growth of mobile devices. For aspiring developers, learning to create an Android app using Java is one of the best ways to enter the world of mobile application development. Java remains one of the most popular languages for Android, with a vast ecosystem of libraries and an active community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-Create-an-Android-App-Using-Java.jpg\" alt=\"How to Create an Android App Using Java\" class=\"wp-image-21672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-Create-an-Android-App-Using-Java.jpg 2240w, https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-Create-an-Android-App-Using-Java-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-Create-an-Android-App-Using-Java-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/How-to-Create-an-Android-App-Using-Java-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or an experienced programmer, this guide will walk you through the key steps to create an Android app using Java.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2ba591c52b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2ba591c52b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#How_to_Create_an_Android_App_Using_Java\" >How to Create an Android App Using Java?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#Step_1_Setting_Up_the_Development_Environment\" >Step 1. Setting Up the Development Environment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#1_Downloading_Android_Studio\" >1. Downloading Android Studio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#2_Setting_Up_SDKs\" >2. Setting Up SDKs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#Step_2_Key_Concepts_in_Android_Development_Using_Java\" >Step 2. Key Concepts in Android Development Using Java<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#1_Activities\" >1. Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#2_Layouts\" >2. Layouts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#3_Intents\" >3. Intents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#Step_3_Building_a_Simple_Android_App\" >Step 3. Building a Simple Android App<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#1_Start_a_New_Project\" >1. Start a New Project:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#2_Configure_the_Project\" >2. Configure the Project:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#3_Design_the_Layout\" >3. Design the Layout:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#4_Write_Java_Code\" >4. Write Java Code:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#5_Run_the_App\" >5. Run the App:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#Step_4_Handling_UI_Components\" >Step 4. Handling UI Components<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#1_TextViews\" >1. TextViews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#2_Buttons\" >2. Buttons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#3_EditTexts\" >3. EditTexts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#Step_5_Connecting_Your_App_to_the_Internet\" >Step 5. Connecting Your App to the Internet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#1_Making_Network_Requests\" >1. Making Network Requests<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#Step_6_Managing_Data_Persistence\" >Step 6. Managing Data Persistence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#1_Using_SQLite\" >1. Using SQLite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#2_SharedPreferences\" >2. SharedPreferences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oflox.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-android-app-using-java\/#Step_7_Testing_Your_Android_App\" >Step 7. Testing Your Android App<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_an_Android_App_Using_Java\"><\/span>How to Create an Android App Using Java?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>we will explore the step-by-step process of how to create an Android app using Java, from setting up your environment to testing and launching your app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Setting_Up_the_Development_Environment\"><\/span><strong>Step 1. Setting Up the Development Environment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you dive into coding, the first step is to set up the development environment for Android. Here\u2019s how you can do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Downloading_Android_Studio\"><\/span><strong>1. Downloading Android Studio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To create an Android app using Java, the official IDE (<strong>Integrated Development Environment<\/strong>) that Google recommends is <strong>Android Studio<\/strong>. It is a free tool that simplifies development with a rich set of features like an intuitive UI, real-time code analysis, and pre-built templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steps to download and install Android Studio:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/studio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">official Android Studio website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the latest version compatible with your operating system (<strong>Windows, macOS, or Linux<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install Android Studio by following the installation prompts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once installed, open Android Studio, and it will prompt you to install the necessary SDKs (<strong>Software Development Kits<\/strong>) and tools required for Android development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Setting_Up_SDKs\"><\/span><strong>2. Setting Up SDKs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once Android Studio is installed, you\u2019ll need to set up the required SDKs to start developing Android apps. SDKs include tools and libraries that enable you to build, test, and debug Android apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To set up the SDK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>File > Settings<\/strong> in Android Studio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Appearance &amp; Behavior > System Settings > Android SDK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the SDK Platforms tab and check the required Android version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install additional SDK tools, if necessary, by clicking on the SDK Tools tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, you\u2019ve prepared your system to create an Android app using Java.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Key_Concepts_in_Android_Development_Using_Java\"><\/span><strong>Step 2. Key Concepts in Android Development Using Java<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into the actual coding, it&#8217;s essential to understand some key concepts that will guide you when you create an Android app using Java.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Activities\"><\/span><strong>1. Activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>Activity<\/strong> is a single screen with a user interface, much like a window or page in a desktop app. An Android app is made up of multiple activities, with one serving as the entry point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in a messaging app, one activity may handle displaying the message list, while another activity manages the composition of a new message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Layouts\"><\/span><strong>2. Layouts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>Layout<\/strong> defines the structure for a user interface in an Android app, such as how buttons, text fields, and other components are placed on the screen. Android uses XML (Extensible Markup Language) to define layouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Intents\"><\/span><strong>3. Intents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>Intent<\/strong> is a messaging object you can use to request an action from another app component. Intents are a way of passing information between activities or even between different apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Building_a_Simple_Android_App\"><\/span><strong>Step 3. Building a Simple Android App<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve grasped the essential concepts, it\u2019s time to create an Android app using Java. Let\u2019s build a simple &#8220;<strong>Hello World<\/strong>&#8221; app to get familiar with the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step-by-Step Guide to Create an Android App Using Java<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Start_a_New_Project\"><\/span>1. <strong>Start a New Project<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Android Studio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Start a new Android Studio project<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>Empty Activity<\/strong> template and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name your project (e.g., &#8220;<strong>MyFirstApp<\/strong>&#8220;) and choose a save location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure Java is selected as the default language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Configure_the_Project\"><\/span>2. <strong>Configure the Project<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the minimum API level, which determines which Android versions your app will support. For a beginner project, API 21 (<strong>Android 5.0 Lollipop<\/strong>) is a good starting point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Design_the_Layout\"><\/span>3. <strong>Design the Layout<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <code><strong>activity_main.xml<\/strong><\/code> file located in the <strong>res > layout<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the default <code><strong>TextView<\/strong><\/code> with:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>&lt;TextView <\/code>\n<code>android:id=\"@+id\/textView\"<\/code>\n<code>android:layout_width=\"wrap_content\"<\/code>\n<code>android:layout_height=\"wrap_content\"<\/code>\n<code>android:text=\"Hello, World!\" <\/code>\n<code>android:textSize=\"20sp\"\/><\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Write_Java_Code\"><\/span>4. <strong>Write Java Code<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <code><strong>MainActivity.java<\/strong><\/code> from <strong>java > com.example.myfirstapp<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the code in <code><strong>onCreate()<\/strong><\/code> method:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><code>package com.example.myfirstapp;<\/code>\n<code>import android.os.Bundle;<\/code>\n<code>import androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivity;<\/code>\n<code>import android.widget.TextView;<\/code>\n<code>public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity { @Override protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) { super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);<\/code>\n<code>setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);<\/code>\n<code>TextView textView = findViewById(R.id.textView); <\/code>\n<code>textView.setText(\"Welcome to My First App!\"); <\/code>\n<code>}<\/code>\n<code>}<\/code><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Run_the_App\"><\/span>5. <strong>Run the App<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Run<\/strong> button (the green triangle) in Android Studio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The emulator will start, and you should see &#8220;<strong>Welcome to My First App!<\/strong>&#8221; displayed on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these steps, you have successfully created your first Android app using Java.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Handling_UI_Components\"><\/span><strong>Step 4. Handling UI Components<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you create an Android app using Java, understanding how to manipulate UI components is critical. Here\u2019s how you can work with some of the most commonly used UI components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_TextViews\"><\/span><strong>1. TextViews<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <code><strong>TextView<\/strong><\/code> is a UI component that displays text on the screen. We used it in the previous example to display &#8220;<strong>Welcome to My First App!<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Buttons\"><\/span><strong>2. Buttons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <code>Button<\/code> allows users to perform actions. You can add a button to your app by modifying your <code><strong>activity_main.xml<\/strong><\/code> like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;Button\n    android:id=\"@+id\/button\"\n    android:layout_width=\"wrap_content\"\n    android:layout_height=\"wrap_content\"\n    android:text=\"Click Me\"\/&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>To handle the button click event in Java, you\u2019ll need to update the <code><strong>MainActivity.java<\/strong><\/code>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Button button = findViewById(R.id.button);\nbutton.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {\n    @Override\n    public void onClick(View v) {\n        textView.setText(\"Button clicked!\");\n    }\n});<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_EditTexts\"><\/span><strong>3. EditTexts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An <code><strong>EditText<\/strong><\/code> allows users to input text. It\u2019s often paired with a button for submitting text, such as a search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;EditText\n    android:id=\"@+id\/editText\"\n    android:layout_width=\"wrap_content\"\n    android:layout_height=\"wrap_content\"\n    android:hint=\"Enter text\"\/&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>In Java, retrieve the text entered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>EditText editText = findViewById(R.id.editText);\nString userInput = editText.getText().toString();<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>By learning these basic UI components, you\u2019re one step closer to building complex applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Connecting_Your_App_to_the_Internet\"><\/span><strong>Step 5. Connecting Your App to the Internet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key features of modern apps is connectivity. 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