android-md-core
AppCompat
and Google Support Design
are really awesome but they also have some limitations. Theming android app is not an easy task, especially keeping consistent UI on both Lollipop and Non-Lollipop devices is even harder. If you've tried CardView
, Spinner
, Theme
, you know what I mean. So, I propose android-md-core
- Material bootstrap for Android development like Bootstrap or Foundation for web.
I am working hard to predefine element styles as many as I can. If you find that it still doesn't meet your need, don't hesitate to send me a request. I love to work with you to solve problems. Send a request HERE
Installation
compile "me.henrytao:mdcore:<latest-version>"
android-md-core
is an UI library and pretty much depended on AppCompat and Support Design. So that, versioning is quite the same with those libraries from Google.android-md-core
is deployed tojCenter
. Make sure you havejcenter()
in your project gradle.
Usages
STEP 1. Setup BaseActivity
public abstract class BaseActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
@Override
protected void onCreate(@Nullable Bundle savedInstanceState) {
// This method should be called before calling super
MdCore.init(this);
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
}
}
STEP 2. Setup theme using either MdTheme.Light
or MdTheme.Dark
<style name="AppTheme" parent="MdTheme.Light"> </style> <style name="AppTheme.Dark" parent="MdTheme.Dark"> </style>
Demo
Please note that the app on the Play store is not always the latest version.
Concepts
android-md-core
is designed base on some priciples:
- Widely support: based on
appcompat
andgoogle support design
for sure. - Simplicity: used
attribute-based
theme system rather thanvalue-based
theme system. This increases the flexibility to have multiple theme in one app. - Ease to use: predefined style for most of base elements. So that, you can use easily like
Bootstrap
orFoundation
for web. - Consistency: consistent UI for both Lollipop and Non-Lollipop devices.
- Modern: keep up to date with Google Material Design.
Features
Contributing
Any contributions are welcome!
Please check the CONTRIBUTING guideline before submitting a new issue. Wanna send PR? Click HERE
License
Copyright 2015 "Henry Tao <[email protected]>" Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.