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Android Build a Simple Android App Creating the Screen Layout Setting a Fullscreen Theme

Lahiru Vikum Thamel
Lahiru Vikum Thamel
316 Points
Posted by Lahiru Vikum Thamel
Lahiru Vikum Thamel
316 Points

what is the difference between 'android:background="" ' & 'tools:background="" ' ?

what is the difference between

1)android:background="@android:color/holo_green_light"

    and

2)tools:background="@android:color/holo_green_light"

when it is first one, color appeared to the background. But when it is second, color doesn't appear. What is the purpose of the second one?

1 Answer

Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,414 Points
Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,414 Points

android:background will set the background in the app, tools:background will only set it in the design editor/preview. tools: is useful to set a placeholder or dummy text/value to help visualize the design better if the text/value is completely dynamic in the app itself.