The iammert/ReadableBottomBar is a customizable and readable bottom navigation bar for Android applications. It provides a visually appealing and user-friendly way to navigate between different sections of an app.

Pros

• Customizable Appearance: The library allows for extensive customization of the bottom bar's appearance, including the ability to change colors, icons, and text styles.
• Readable Labels: The bottom bar labels are designed to be easily readable, even on small screens, improving the overall user experience.
• Smooth Animations: The library includes smooth animations when switching between different tabs, creating a polished and responsive interface.
• Lightweight and Efficient: The library is lightweight and efficient, with a small footprint and minimal impact on app performance.

Cons

• Limited Platform Support: The library is designed specifically for Android and may not be suitable for cross-platform development.
• Dependency on External Libraries: The library relies on several external dependencies, which may increase the overall complexity of the project.
• Potential Learning Curve: Developers who are new to the library may need to spend some time familiarizing themselves with its API and customization options.
• Lack of Comprehensive Documentation: While the library has some documentation, it may not be as extensive or detailed as some developers would prefer.

Code Examples

Here are a few examples of how to use the ReadableBottomBar library in your Android project:

1. Basic Setup:

val readableBottomBar = ReadableBottomBar(context)
readableBottomBar.addItem(BottomBarItem("Home", R.drawable.ic_home))
readableBottomBar.addItem(BottomBarItem("Search", R.drawable.ic_search))
readableBottomBar.addItem(BottomBarItem("Profile", R.drawable.ic_profile))

2. Customizing the Appearance:

readableBottomBar.setSelectedItemColor(Color.BLUE)
readableBottomBar.setUnselectedItemColor(Color.GRAY)
readableBottomBar.setTextSize(16f)
readableBottomBar.setIconSize(24f)

3. Handling Tab Selection:

readableBottomBar.setOnItemSelectedListener { index ->
    // Handle tab selection
}

4. Integrating with a ViewPager:

val viewPager = findViewById<ViewPager2>(R.id.viewPager)
readableBottomBar.setupWithViewPager(viewPager)

Getting Started

To use the ReadableBottomBar library in your Android project, follow these steps:

1. Add the library to your project's build.gradle file:

dependencies {
    implementation 'com.github.iammert:ReadableBottomBar:1.0.2'
}

2. In your layout XML file, add the ReadableBottomBar view:

<com.iammert.library.ui.readablebottombar.ReadableBottomBar
    android:id="@+id/readableBottomBar"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    app:rbb_backgroundColor="@color/white"
    app:rbb_iconSize="24dp"
    app:rbb_selectedItemColor="@color/blue"
    app:rbb_textSize="14sp"
    app:rbb_unselectedItemColor="@color/gray" />

3. In your activity or fragment, set up the ReadableBottomBar:

val readableBottomBar = findViewById<ReadableBottomBar>(R.id.readableBottomBar)
readableBottomBar.addItem(BottomBarItem("Home", R.drawable.ic_home))
readableBottomBar.addItem(BottomBarItem("Search", R.drawable.ic_search))
readableBottomBar.addItem(BottomBarItem("Profile", R.drawable.ic_profile))

readableBottomBar.setOnItemSelectedListener { index ->
    // Handle tab selection
}