Question 1

Timecon vs building a custom clock view from scratch – which is better?

Accepted Answer

Timecon saves development time with pre-built animations and customization, but a custom view offers more control. Use Timecon for quick integration; build custom if you need unique features not supported.

Question 2

How to make the clock tick every second in Timecon?

Accepted Answer

Set the indeterminateSpeed to 0.001F to simulate ticking, as mentioned in the README. Use animateIndeterminate() to start and stop() to control the animation.

Question 3

Does Timecon work with Android Jetpack Compose?

Accepted Answer

No, Timecon is based on traditional Views and Drawables, so it's not directly compatible with Jetpack Compose. You'd need to use interoperability layers or look for Compose-specific alternatives.

Question 4

How to change clock color dynamically during runtime?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify dynamic color changes, but you can likely update it via the ClockDrawable or ClockImageView API. Check the source code for setter methods or recreate the drawable.

Question 5

Is Timecon suitable for alarm or timer apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Timecon is ideal for visualizing time in timer or alarm apps with its animation capabilities. However, for precise timing events, you might need to handle the logic separately.

Question 6

Can Timecon display seconds or milliseconds?

Accepted Answer

No, Timecon only supports hours and minutes. If you need seconds or finer granularity, you'd have to extend the library or use a different solution.

Question 7

How to handle animation listeners in Timecon?

Accepted Answer

You can attach listeners using the withListener() method in the builder, allowing you to respond to animation start, end, or cancellation events for better control.

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