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1,762 PointsWhy should I use android.R.layout.simple.simple_list_item_1 instead of just R.layout...
Why?
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kunalshitut
5,872 PointsI am not entirely sure but I believe that R.layout is used to reference views that are created by you and android.R.layout refers to some default views which are present in the android SDK and can be readily used rather than creating your own.
Ernest Grzybowski
Treehouse Project ReviewerErnest Grzybowski
Treehouse Project ReviewerTake a look at the docs here for more included layouts. http://developer.android.com/reference/android/R.layout.html