How to define and use an integer value in Android resources?

Question

How does one specify an integer value in xml and retrieve that value in Android application?

Answer 1

Do as follows:

1. Create integers.xml file in your project's \res\values folder. In the file create your integer:

   <resources>
       <integer name="your_integer">value</integer>
   </resources>
   

2. Use it as xml attribute. For example for TextView:

   <TextView
       android:layout_width="match_parent"
       android:layout_height="match_parent"
       android:maxLines="@integer/your_integer" />
   

3. Or use it programmatically

   int myint = getResources().getInteger(R.integer.your_integer);
   

Reference: Integer resources