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Android Build an Interactive Story App Intents and Multiple Activities Using String Resources

prosper nyamukondiwa
prosper nyamukondiwa
656 Points
Posted by prosper nyamukondiwa
prosper nyamukondiwa
656 Points

string resources

setting the text of a button

CodeChallenge.java 
Button loadPuppiesButton = (Button) findViewById(R.id.puppiesButton);
string morePuppies = "See More Puppies"</string>
loadPuppiesButton.setText("LOAD");
strings.xml 
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<resources>

</resources>

1 Answer

Martin Klestil
Martin Klestil
5,520 Points
Martin Klestil
Martin Klestil
5,520 Points

You only have to insert the following in strings.xml:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<resources>
    <string name="morePuppies">See More Puppies</string>
</resources>