Using a Search Icon in Android Studio

In this tutorial, we will learn about incorporating a Search component in the Android action bar. The process is quite straightforward and easy to implement.

Firstly, it is recommended that you migrate from Eclipse+ADT to Android Studio as soon as possible. To use the appcompat-v7 support library, you need to add the library in Gradle dependency. We will focus on two main things in this tutorial: using AppCompat-v7 library for support and customizing the ActionBar with a custom theme.

To begin, create a new project in Android Studio by going to File > New Project and filling in all the required details. Once you have set up your project, we can start implementing the SearchView component.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Create a new project in Android Studio.

2. Add the following code to res/layout/activity_main.xml:

```

xmlns:android='http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android'

android:layout_width='match_parent'

android:layout_height='match_parent'>

android:id='@+id/toolbar'

android:layout_width='match_parent'

android:layout_height='wrap_content'

android:background='#2196F3' />

android:id='@+id/search_view'

android:layout_width='match_parent'

android:layout_height='wrap_content'

android:iconifiedByDefault='false'

android:queryHint='Search' />

```

3. Add the following code to src/MainActivity.java:

```java

import android.app.Activity;

import android.os.Bundle;

import android.support.v7.widget.SearchView;

public class MainActivity extends Activity {

@Override

protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {

super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);

SearchView searchView = (SearchView) findViewById(R.id.search_view);

// Implement your search functionality here

}

```

By following these steps, you will be able to incorporate a Search component in the Android action bar. The example Android application accompanying this tutorial can be used as a base wireframe to get your SearchView done.

In conclusion, incorporating a Search component in the Android action bar is a common use case that we come across quite often. By following these simple steps and tips, you will be able to implement it in no time.

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