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  Understanding the Lifecycle of Android Applications 1. Introduction The Android lifecycle defines the sequence of states an activity undergoes during its existence. Managed by the Android operating system, it ensures efficient resource utilization and seamless user experiences. Activities transition through various lifecycle states, each accompanied by callback methods developers can use to perform tasks such as initializing components, saving data, and releasing resources. 2. Activity Lifecycle States 1. Created . Callback: onCreate() . Description: Called when the activity is first created. Used to initialize essential components and load the UI. . Example: setContentView() to load layouts. 2. Started . Callback: onStart() . Description: Invoked when the activity becomes visible to the user. . Example: Start animations or refresh UI elements. 3. Resumed . Callback: onResume() . Description: The activity enters the foreground and becomes interactive. . Example: Resume paused me...

What is a Fragment?   A Fragment is essentially a reusable portion of an Activity’s user interface and behavior. It encapsulates functionality that can be reused across different Activities. Fragments can have their own layout, and they can contain UI elements like buttons, text fields, images, etc. Unlike an Activity, a Fragment cannot run independently; it must be hosted within an Activity. An Activity can contain multiple fragments, enabling complex UI designs and interaction patterns, such as tabs, navigation drawers, and responsive layouts for different screen sizes. Why Use Fragments? . Modular UI Components: Fragments allow for the creation of modular components that can be reused across multiple Activities or layouts. This makes the app easier to maintain and manage. . Flexible UI Design: Fragments help create flexible layouts that adjust automatically depending on the device configuration, such as portrait and landscape modes or when switching between small and large scr...

Attributes of Software Quality Assurance (SQA):   Software Quality Assurance (SQA) plays a critical role in ensuring the quality of software throughout its development lifecycle. It encompasses all activities that can lead to the improvement and assurance of software quality, from planning, designing, and testing to deployment. The goal is to produce software that meets the required standards and fulfills user expectations. The attributes of SQA are multi-dimensional and focus on various aspects of the software development process.  1. Correctness: One of the most fundamental attributes of SQA is correctness. Correctness refers to whether the software performs its intended function as expected, with no errors or bugs. To ensure correctness, software must be thoroughly tested against specifications and user requirements. Correctness is determined by ensuring that all system features, functionalities, and behaviors match the documented requirements, and that no unintended behavi...