"SimpleBanner": Elevate Your Android UI with Easy Banners

Robert Harris -

Banners have always been integral in providing users with timely information or highlighting promotions. Recognizing the importance of this UI element, Bard brings to life "SimpleBanner" - a versatile library tailored for Android development. Crafted diligently with Kotlin and governed under the Apache 2.0 license, this library is your one-stop solution for banner requirements.

Key Features of "SimpleBanner":

  1. Supports a plethora of banner styles including textual and pictorial banners.
  2. Offers flexibility in customizing banner aesthetics.
  3. Brings banners to life with its animation capabilities.

Getting Started with "SimpleBanner":

To infuse "SimpleBanner" into your project, append the following code in your dependencies:

dependencies {
  implementation 'com.github.bard:simplebanner:1.0.0'
}

Code Snippets to Master "SimpleBanner":

Text Banners:

val banner = SimpleBanner(context)
banner.setText("Hello, world!")
banner.show()

Image Banners:

val banner = SimpleBanner(context)
banner.setImage(R.drawable.image)
banner.show()

Customizing Banners:

val banner = SimpleBanner(context)
banner.setText("Hello, world!")
banner.setBackgroundColor(Color.RED)
banner.setTextColor(Color.WHITE)
banner.show()

Animated Banners:

val banner = SimpleBanner(context)
banner.setText("Hello, world!")
banner.setAnimation(SimpleBanner.Animation.SLIDE_IN)
banner.show()

Strengths of "SimpleBanner":

  • Variety in banner styles.
  • Extensive customizability options.
  • In-built banner animations.

Improvement Avenues:

  • An energetic community interaction is awaited.
  • Documentation can be further enriched.