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Android Build a Simple Android App (2014) Improving Our Code Dynamically Changing the Background Color

Jibran Khan
Jibran Khan
1,149 Points
Posted by Jibran Khan
Jibran Khan
1,149 Points

Help with Build a simple android course

... java import android.os.Bundle; import android.widget.TextView;

public class MealActivity extends Activity {

@Override
public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.activity_meal);

    TextView foodLabel = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.foodTextView);
    TextView drinkLabel = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.drinkTextView);
    RelativeLayout mealLayout = (RelativeLayout) findViewById(R.id.mealLayout);
    mealLayout.setBackgoundColor(Color.Green);

...

the "." operator of the last line gives an error in compilor. Plz help!

2 Answers

Jason Anello
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points

Hi Jibran,

You have 2 issues with your last line.

You're missing the 'r' in 'Background' and 'Green' should be in all caps.

Jibran Khan
Jibran Khan
1,149 Points
Jibran Khan
Jibran Khan
1,149 Points

Thanks Jason, ....I guess I needed a second set of eyes. LOL regards jibran