Introduction:
Welcome to my blog! Today, we’re exploring an advanced topic related to RecyclerView optimization in Android. Before we delve in, I assume you have a basic understanding of how the RecyclerView structure works. In this article, we’ll focus on leveraging the RecyclerView for optimal performance.
Problem statement :
Consider a scenario where you have a list comprising 100 items, and you wish to dynamically alter specific items due to some user action. The conventional approach of changing a particular item using notifyDataSetChanged() is a costly call. It triggers a reload of the entire UI, potentially resulting in a flicker in the user interface and leading to a subpar user experience. Additionally, such expensive calls might even cause ANRs due to their resource-intensive nature.