java android load items to listview from database?

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Okay so i have a database, and i want it so you can favorite items.

Would i make it so you can save items then it will load it into a list view?

this is my load thing

//Calls the database, gets a list of names.
    // if listofnames.size()==0 keep name, otherwise
    // change name to first name.
    ArrayList<String> nameList = new ArrayList<String>();
    favList = db.getName();
    if(favList.size()>0){
        name.setText(favList.get(0));

But that just sets a text i want it to add items..

Put more info and code.. so that people can understand what are the variables you're using and why .. — King RV
– King RV, Commented Feb 3, 2012 at 4:36

KV Prajapati · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-03 04:42:28Z

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You may use ArrayAdapter or SimpleAdapter or BaseAdapter - through which you may bind dataSource (List<T>) to the ListView.

answered Feb 3, 2012 at 4:42

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Squonk Over a year ago

Or even better - SimpleCursorAdapter.

KV Prajapati Over a year ago

@MisterSquonk - Yes! but in OP, ArrayList<T> is used so I mentioned.

Chandra Sekhar · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-03 05:39:25Z

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You can do this as follows

public class MyClass extends ListActivity{
    public void onCreate(Bundle bundle){
        //get the names from database
        setListAdapter(new ArrayAdapter<E>(this,R.layout.xml_filename,your_list);
    }
}

Remember in this case your xml file should be the TextView (I.e the items what list view should contain). You cannot pass an xml file with a ListView directly.

If you have still some problem, then post your code which can be solved.

You can follow the given link for more clarification. http://developer.android.com/resources/tutorials/views/hello-listview.html

edited Feb 3, 2012 at 5:39

answered Feb 3, 2012 at 5:33

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