WorkManager: Back to the Foreground - Persistent Background Tasks in Android
Offered By: Android Developers via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore WorkManager's capabilities for persistent background work in Android applications through this 23-minute video. Discover new APIs enabling foreground app return despite background restrictions, learn about a new WorkManager artifact, and master efficient debug tools. Dive into topics like foundational APIs, deferrable background work management, cancellation support, foreground service restrictions, and multi-process support. Gain insights on running work in different processes and leveraging WorkManager with Android Studio. Access additional resources including MAD Skills playlist, codelabs, documentation, and sample code to further enhance your understanding of WorkManager implementation.
Syllabus
Intro
Foundational APIs
A library for managing deferrable background work.
When to use WorkManager
The recommended solution for persistent work
Support for Cancellation
Foreground Service Restrictions
Multi process support
Running work in a different process
WorkManager & Android Studio
Taught by
Android Developers
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