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Discover how to efficiently transfer `Card` data from an ArrayList to another activity in Android using Kotlin. Learn step-by-step techniques for Parcelable implementation.
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Pass Data from an ArrayList of Card Objects in Android

When developing Android applications, one of the common challenges developers face is how to effectively transfer data between various components, such as activities. In this guide, we will explore a case study regarding the transfer of data from an ArrayList containing a list of cards in Kotlin.

The Problem: Passing Card Data

Imagine you have a Card data class that contains several properties— such as id, category, company, name, cost, and photo. You also have an ArrayList called cardList that includes multiple instances of this Card class.

Here's a brief look at how your Card data class looks:

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You have filled this cardList with 50 card objects, and your goal is to pass one of these card objects to a ProductActivity when a user clicks on a specific card in a RecyclerView. This is crucial for displaying detailed information about the card in a new activity.

The Solution: Using Parcelable to Transfer Data

To successfully pass complex data types like our Card objects, we will leverage the Parcelable interface. This interface allows you to serialize your object so it can be easily sent as extras in an Intent.

Step 1: Make the Card Class Parcelable

You first need to modify your Card data class to implement the Parcelable interface. This requires adding an annotation and implementing the necessary methods. Here's how to do it:

Add the Kotlin Parcelize plugin to your build.gradle(app):

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Annotate your Card class with @Parcelize:

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Step 2: Set Up the Click Listener

Next, you need to handle the clicks on the RecyclerView items. When a user clicks on a card, you will create an Intent to start ProductActivity and pass the clicked card as an extra:

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Step 3: Retrieve Data in ProductActivity

Finally, in ProductActivity, you want to retrieve the Card object that you passed. You can do this by calling getParcelableExtra on the Intent you received:

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Using the parcelable nature of the Card object, you can now easily access its properties and display them in your activity.

Conclusion

In summary, passing data from an ArrayList to another activity in Android using Kotlin can be done effectively with the Parcelable interface. By following the steps outlined in this post—making your data class Parcelable, setting up click listeners, and retrieving the parcelable object in another activity—you can enhance the user experience of your application by providing detailed information about specific items.

We hope this explainer helps you tackle the challenges of data transfer between activities in your Android applications! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave comments below.