Android Programming The Big Nerd Ranch Guide by Bill Phillips, Chris Stewart, Kristin Marsicano (z-lib.org)

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24. More About Intents and Tasks


In this chapter, you will use implicit intents to create a launcher app to replace Android’s default
launcher app. Figure 24.1 shows what this app, NerdLauncher, will look like.


Figure 24.1  NerdLauncher final product


NerdLauncher will display a list of apps on the device. The user will press a list item to launch the app.


To get it working correctly, you will deepen your understanding of intents, intent filters, and how
applications interact in the Android environment.

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