UIShop – Multipurpose android UI Template

Introduction to UIShop - Multipurpose Android UI Template

Welcome to the tutorial on how to use the UIShop - Multipurpose Android UI Template. This template is a highly customizable and feature-rich Android UI template designed to help you create stunning and modern-looking apps for your e-commerce, online shopping, or any other type of business. With its wide range of UI components and layouts, you can easily create a unique and engaging user interface for your app.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up and using the UIShop template to create a professional-looking app. We will cover the installation process, configuring the template, and implementing its various features and components.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have the following:

• Android Studio installed on your computer
• A basic understanding of Java or Kotlin programming languages
• A computer with a stable internet connection

Step 1: Installing the UIShop Template

To install the UIShop template, follow these steps:

1. Open Android Studio and navigate to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "New" and then select "New Project" from the dropdown menu.
3. In the "Select a Project Template" window, click on "Blank Activity" and then click "Next".
4. In the "Configure your project" window, enter the project name, package name, and other details as desired.
5. Click on the "Finish" button to create the project.
6. Once the project is created, open the "Gradle Scripts" folder and open the "build.gradle" file.
7. Add the following lines of code to the dependencies section:

   dependencies {
   implementation 'com.google.android.material:material:1.3.0'
   implementation 'androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.2.0'
   implementation 'androidx.constraintlayout:constraintlayout:2.0.2'
   implementation 'com.github.skydoves:uis-shop:1.0.0'
   }

8. Sync the Gradle files by clicking on the "Sync Now" button in the top-right corner of the Android Studio window.
9. Once the sync is complete, you can now use the UIShop template in your project.

Step 2: Configuring the Template

To configure the UIShop template, follow these steps:

1. Open the "activity_main.xml" file and add the following code to the layout:

   
   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
   <androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout
   xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
   xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
   xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
   android:layout_width="match_parent"
   android:layout_height="match_parent"
   tools:context=".MainActivity">
   
   <com.skydoves.uis.shop.ShopLayout
       android:id="@+id/shop_layout"
       android:layout_width="0dp"
       android:layout_height="0dp"
       app:layout_constraintBottom_toBottomOf="parent"
       app:layout_constraintEnd_toEndOf="parent"
       app:layout_constraintStart_toStartOf="parent"
       app:layout_constraintTop_toTopOf="parent"
       app:shop_layout_type="grid"
       app:shop_item_layout="@layout/shop_item_layout" />

</androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout>

2. In the above code, we have added a `ShopLayout` component to the layout. This component will display the products in a grid layout.
3. We have also set the `shop_layout_type` attribute to "grid", which will display the products in a grid layout.
4. We have set the `shop_item_layout` attribute to "@layout/shop_item_layout", which will be used to display each product item.

**Step 3: Adding Products to the ShopLayout**

To add products to the `ShopLayout`, follow these steps:

1. Create a new layout file called "shop_item_layout.xml" and add the following code:
```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout
    xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content">

    <androidx.appcompat.widget.AppCompatImageView
        android:id="@+id/product_image"
        android:layout_width="0dp"
        android:layout_height="0dp"
        app:layout_constraintBottom_toBottomOf="parent"
        app:layout_constraintEnd_toEndOf="parent"
        app:layout_constraintStart_toStartOf="parent"
        app:layout_constraintTop_toTopOf="parent"
        android:src="@drawable/product_image" />

    <androidx.appcompat.widget.AppCompatTextView
        android:id="@+id/product_name"
        android:layout_width="0dp"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        app:layout_constraintBottom_toBottomOf="parent"
        app:layout_constraintEnd_toEndOf="parent"
        app:layout_constraintStart_toStartOf="parent"
        android:text="Product Name" />

    <androidx.appcompat.widget.AppCompatTextView
        android:id="@+id/product_price"
        android:layout_width="0dp"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        app:layout_constraintBottom_toBottomOf="parent"
        app:layout_constraintEnd_toEndOf="parent"
        app:layout_constraintStart_toStartOf="parent"
        android:text="Product Price" />

</androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout>

1. In the above code, we have created a new layout file that will be used to display each product item.
2. We have added three views: an AppCompatImageView to display the product image, an AppCompatTextView to display the product name, and another AppCompatTextView to display the product price.

Step 4: Adding Products to the ShopLayout Programmatically

To add products to the ShopLayout programmatically, follow these steps:

1. Create a new Java or Kotlin class that will hold the product data.
2. Create a new method that will add the products to the ShopLayout.
3. In the onCreate method of the MainActivity, call the method to add the products to the ShopLayout.

Here is an example of how to add products to the ShopLayout programmatically in Java:

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

    private ShopLayout shopLayout;

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);

        shopLayout = findViewById(R.id.shop_layout);

        // Create a list of products
        List<Product> products = new ArrayList<>();
        products.add(new Product("Product 1", "https://example.com/product1.jpg", 19.99));
        products.add(new Product("Product 2", "https://example.com/product2.jpg", 29.99));
        products.add(new Product("Product 3", "https://example.com/product3.jpg", 39.99));

        // Add products to the ShopLayout
        for (Product product : products) {
            ShopItem shopItem = new ShopItem(product.getImageUrl(), product.getName(), product.getPrice());
            shopLayout.addItem(shopItem);
        }
    }
}

And here is an example of how to add products to the ShopLayout programmatically in Kotlin:

class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {

    private lateinit var shopLayout: ShopLayout

    override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main)

        shopLayout = findViewById(R.id.shop_layout)

        // Create a list of products
        val products = mutableListOf<Product>()
        products.add(Product("Product 1", "https://example.com/product1.jpg", 19.99))
        products.add(Product("Product 2", "https://example.com/product2.jpg", 29.99))
        products.add(Product("Product 3", "https://example.com/product3.jpg", 39.99))

        // Add products to the ShopLayout
        products.forEach { product ->
            val shopItem = ShopItem(product.imageUrl, product.name, product.price)
            shopLayout.addItem(shopItem)
        }
    }
}

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install and configure the UIShop - Multipurpose Android UI Template, and how to add products to the ShopLayout programmatically. We have also learned how to customize the template to fit our needs. With the UIShop template, you can create a professional-looking app for your e-commerce, online shopping, or any other type of business.