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Android Android Data Persistence Introduction to Data Persistence Using EditText Data

Was this covered? This seems out of place in the sequence.

Went from general ideas about data persistence to coding questions relating to EditText/TextView classes. Totally lost here...

CodeChallenge.java
EditText entryField = (EditText)findViewById(R.id.entry_field);
TextView textHolder = (TextView)findViewById(R.id.text_holder);
Steve Bedard
Steve Bedard
14,335 Points

And what your question is exactly ?

2 Answers

Logan R
Logan R
22,989 Points

I was confused at first too when I watched the series, but this was really just a simple test to see if you remembered some very simple things in Android development. If you are not familiar with how to complete this challenge, it is suggested that you maybe try an easier project first to learn the basics of Android studios before going onto a more advanced topic such as reading and writing.

I was confused because the video had nothing to do with the question. This feels wrong to me. I understand now that this information was covered elsewhere, however, I rewatched the video five times trying to determine what I missed that would explain the relevance of the question and how to answer it. That was a poor usage of my time.

If questions are going to reference material other than the immediately preceding video, I would be more comfortable with a link to the reference material that the question draws upon, rather than simply having the option to rewatch a video that will not aid me in my understanding, when my knowledge is insufficient to answer the question.

This was more confusing than it needed to be. As an end user, I wanted to share that I had an unpleasant educational experience here, in the hopes of future revisions that avoid or prevent it. I suggest a link to the video where the material was covered, or perhaps a list of prerequisite courses that may have the tools for reaching the answer.