Simple Android RecyclerView example

Question

I've created lists of items using Android's RecyclerView a few times, but it's a laborious process. I can get up and running quickly by following one of the many online tutorials (this, this, and these are good ones), but I'm searching for a basic example that I can copy and paste. The following features are the only ones required:

• Vertical layout
• A single TextView on each row
• Responds to click events

I've longed for this a number of times, so I've finally chosen to make the response below for both your and my future use.

Answer 1

Begin with a blank activity. The actions listed below must be taken in order to add the RecyclerView. Simply copy the code and paste it into each area. It can later be modified to suit your needs.

• Increase the gradle dependencies
• Add the activity and RecyclerView row's xml layout files.
• Construct the RecyclerView adapter.
• Create the RecyclerView from scratch in your activity.