Developing Orientation-Aware Android Applications

Even though users take device landscape changes for granted, these changes remain challenging for developers to program. This article outlines a few tricks that will save you time when programming for an Android device.

by Wei-Meng Lee

February 4, 2009

ost modern, self-respecting mobile operating systems in today's market support different screen orientations based on the position of the device. Android is no exception. While this feature is often taken for granted, it's something on which developers spend extra time, ensuring that their applications work flawlessly regardless of screen orientation. This article will show you how screen orientation works in Android and some techniques to make your life easier.

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Developing Orientation-Aware Android Applications

Even though users take device landscape changes for granted, these changes remain challenging for developers to program. This article outlines a few tricks that will save you time when programming for an Android device.

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