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Top Android CodeView Libraries

Top Android CodeView Libraries.

CodeView libraries are essential tools for Android developers as they provide a convenient way to display and edit code snippets within an app. These libraries offer various features such as syntax highlighting, line numbering, code formatting, and more. In this tutorial, we will explore some of the top Android CodeView libraries, discuss their features, and provide step-by-step installation instructions.

1. SyntaxHighlighter​

  • GitHub: SyntaxHighlighter
  • Features:
    • Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
    • Customizable themes
    • Line numbering

Installation:​

  1. Add the following dependency to your app-level build.gradle file:
      implementation 'com.github.ahmedrizwan:syntaxhighlighter:1.0.2'

Usage (Kotlin):​

   val codeView: SyntaxHighlighterView = findViewById(R.id.codeView)
   codeView.setLanguage(SyntaxHighlighterLanguage.JAVA)
   codeView.setTheme(SyntaxHighlighterTheme.DEFAULT)
   codeView.setCode("public class MainActivity { ... }")

2. CodeView​

Features:​

  • Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
  • Line numbering
  • Code formatting

Installation:​

  1. Add the following dependency to your app-level build.gradle file:
      implementation 'com.github.kbiakov:CodeView-android:1.5.0'

Usage (Java):​

   CodeView codeView = findViewById(R.id.codeView);
   codeView.setCode("<html> ... </html>");
   codeView.setLanguage("html");
   codeView.setTheme(CodeViewTheme.ANDROIDSTUDIO);
   codeView.setOnHighlightListener(new OnHighlightListener() {
       @Override
       public void onStartCodeHighlight() {
           // Code highlighting started
       }

       @Override
       public void onFinishCodeHighlight() {
           // Code highlighting finished
       }
   });

3. RichCodeView​

Features:​

  • Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
  • Line numbering
  • Code formatting
  • Customizable themes

Installation:​

  1. Add the following dependency to your app-level build.gradle file:
      implementation 'com.github.nekocode:RichCodeView:0.2.1'

Usage (Kotlin):​

   val richCodeView: RichCodeView = findViewById(R.id.richCodeView)
   richCodeView.setTheme(RichCodeViewTheme.DEFAULT)
   richCodeView.setText("fun main() { ... }")

Additional Libraries:​

In this tutorial, we have explored some of the top Android CodeView libraries and discussed their features and installation steps. These libraries provide a seamless way to display and edit code snippets within your Android app. By using these libraries, you can enhance the user experience and make your app more developer-friendly.