17 Two-Pane Master-Detail Interfaces

In this chapter, you will create a tablet interface for CriminalIntent that allows users to see and interact with the list of crimes and the details of an individual crime at the same time. Figure 17.1 shows this list-detail interface, which is also commonly referred to as a master-detail interface.

Figure 17.1  Master and detail sharing the spotlight

Master and detail sharing the spotlight

You will need a tablet device or AVD for testing in this chapter. To create a tablet AVD, select ToolsAndroidAndroid Virtual Device Manager. Click Create Virtual Device... and select the Tablet category on the left. Select ...

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