Item Decoration

This repository is a great starting point for developers looking to enhance their skills while building practical tools for layout customization. While currently supporting only linear and grid layouts, it offers a solid foundation for further expansion and experimentation.

Install

Step 1: Add the JitPack Repository

In your root settings.gradle file, add the JitPack repository at the end of the repositories block:

dependencyResolutionManagement {
    repositoriesMode.set(RepositoriesMode.FAIL_ON_PROJECT_REPOS)
    repositories {
        mavenCentral()
        maven { url 'https://jitpack.io' }
    }
}

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Step 2: Add the Dependency

In your module-level build.gradle file, add the following dependency:

dependencies {
    implementation 'com.github.cherriedy:item-decoration:Tag'
}

Replace Tag with the specific version or tag of the library you want to use.

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Step 3: Sync Your Project

After making these changes, sync your project in your IDE (e.g., Android Studio) to download and integrate the library into your build.

How to use

Create corresponding Strategy class for LinearLayoutManager or GridLayoutManage, then apply to SpacingItemDecoration

For LinearLayoutManager

If you want to add spacing for all directions and not including the spacing from the edge of RecyclerView:

SpacingStrategy spacingStrategy = new LinearSpacingStrategy(requireContext(), 8, false);
binding.recyclerView.addItemDecoration(new SpacingItemDecoration(spacingStrategy));

If you want to choose which direction to add spacing:

SpacingStrategy spacingStrategy =
  new LinearSpacingStrategy(requireContext(),
                        8,  EnumSet.of(Direction.LEFT, Direction.RIGHT, Direction.BOTTOM), false);
binding.recyclerView.addItemDecoration(new SpacingItemDecoration(spacingStrategy(=));

For GridLayoutManager

SpacingStrategy spacingStrategy = new GridSpacingStrategy(requireContext(), 8);
binding.recyclerView.addItemDecoration(new SpacingItemDecoration(spacingStrategy));