Question 1

How do I animate a view with Android Transition library?

Accepted Answer

Use ViewTransitionBuilder.transit(view) to chain properties like rotation or translation, then build() and add it to an adapter like DrawerListenerAdapter. The README provides step-by-step code examples for different UI components.

Question 2

Android Transition vs ViewPropertyAnimator: which is better for animations?

Accepted Answer

Android Transition excels at interactive, gesture-driven transitions across multiple views via adapters, while ViewPropertyAnimator is simpler for basic, non-interactive view animations without the overhead of adapter setup.

Question 3

Can I use Android Transition with RecyclerView or custom views?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you'll likely need to write a custom adapter, as the library only provides pre-built adapters for specific components like DrawerLayout. The README encourages writing adapters for flexibility.

Question 4

How to handle MenuItem fade animations in Android Transition?

Accepted Answer

Use MenuItemTransitionBuilder.transit(toolbar).alpha(start, end).build() and configure it with a MenuBaseAdapter, following the three-step process outlined in the README for options menu management.

Question 5

Is the Android Transition library still maintained and updated?

Accepted Answer

The last release was version 0.9.5 in 2019, and the README mentions some adapters as work in progress, indicating limited recent activity, so it may not keep pace with modern Android developments.

Question 6

What are common performance issues with Android Transition?

Accepted Answer

MenuItem animations can be slow for properties like height due to Animator usage, and the library recommends using ViewUtil for layout-dependent transitions to avoid stutter, as noted in the changelog and usage sections.

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