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Android Build a Simple Android App (2014) Basic Android Programming Initializing a Button

sachin wagalode
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sachin wagalode
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Posted by sachin wagalode
sachin wagalode
Courses Plus Student 396 Points

compiler problem

dont understand what the ans of initilizing button [ Button factLabel = (Button ) findViewById(R.id.factButton ); Button showFactButton;]

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Doug Ray
Doug Ray
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Doug Ray
Doug Ray
7,493 Points

In this challenge your being asked to initialize a simple button by using the findViewById method. Here is a simple example Button myButton = (Button) findViewById(R.id.buttonId);. Make sure to check your syntax and that the id is correct :).