[Android Bootcamp] Project 2 - Tip Calculator - Review my app

[jrea]

Completed (basic) tip calc. Please review. The layouts seem a little overkill, I would think there would be a more efficient way.

@nesquena @thecodepath

[nesquena]

The layouts seem a little overkill, I would think there would be a more efficient way.

Why did you do a linear layout inside a frame layout for the buttons? You really only need the RelativeLayout parent and then a single LinearLayout for the buttons to achieve that layout.

👍 Looks good overall. I have provided a detailed Project 1 Feedback Guide here which covers the most common issues with this submitted project. Read through the feedback guide point-by-point to determine how you could improve your submission. You should consider going back and implementing applicable feedback as well. Keep in mind that one of the most important parts of Android development is learning the correct patterns and conventions.

Hopefully this has given you a first sense of the RelativeLayout which is a very powerful layout system, probably one of the best responsive-first layout systems available across web and mobile platforms.

I would encourage you to also spend more time in future assignments improving the UI / UX as well by reviewing examples of good UI design.

The next assignment will build on top of the first concepts introduced here and will also introduce networking, api use, handling remote images and navigating between activities.

If you have any particular questions about the assignment in general or on any of the feedback, feel free to reply here or post on the discussion forum.