AndroidSwipeLayout is a popular Android library that provides an easy way to implement swipe-to-reveal functionality in Android applications. It allows developers to create swipeable layouts with customizable actions, enhancing the user interface and interaction in mobile apps.

Pros

• Easy integration with existing Android projects
• Highly customizable with various swipe modes and directions
• Smooth animations and gestures out of the box
• Extensive documentation and examples provided

Cons

• May require additional effort to handle complex layouts
• Performance might be affected when used with large lists
• Limited built-in support for RTL (Right-to-Left) layouts
• Some reported issues with nested scrolling in certain scenarios

Code Examples

1. Basic swipe layout setup:

SwipeLayout swipeLayout = findViewById(R.id.swipe_layout);
swipeLayout.setShowMode(SwipeLayout.ShowMode.PullOut);
swipeLayout.addDrag(SwipeLayout.DragEdge.Left, findViewById(R.id.bottom_wrapper));

2. Adding swipe listeners:

swipeLayout.addSwipeListener(new SwipeLayout.SwipeListener() {
    @Override
    public void onStartOpen(SwipeLayout layout) {
        // Called when the swipe starts opening
    }

    @Override
    public void onOpen(SwipeLayout layout) {
        // Called when the swipe is fully opened
    }

    // Other listener methods...
});

3. Programmatically open/close swipe layout:

swipeLayout.open(true); // Open with animation
swipeLayout.close(false); // Close without animation

Getting Started

To use AndroidSwipeLayout in your project, follow these steps:

1. Add the dependency to your app's build.gradle file:

dependencies {
    implementation 'com.daimajia.swipelayout:library:1.2.0@aar'
}

2. In your layout XML, use the SwipeLayout as the root view:

<com.daimajia.swipe.SwipeLayout
    xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:id="@+id/swipe_layout"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content">
    
    <!-- Bottom View (revealed when swiped) -->
    <LinearLayout
        android:id="@+id/bottom_wrapper"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="match_parent">
        <!-- Add your swipe actions here -->
    </LinearLayout>
    
    <!-- Surface View (main content) -->
    <LinearLayout
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content">
        <!-- Add your main content here -->
    </LinearLayout>
</com.daimajia.swipe.SwipeLayout>

3. In your activity or fragment, initialize and configure the SwipeLayout as shown in the code examples above.