Why Service Is Used in Android?
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Services in Android are a special component that facilitates an application to run in the background in order to perform long-running operation tasks. The prime aim of a service is to ensure that the application remains active in the background so that the user can operate multiple applications at the same time.

What is the use of service in Android?

A Service is an application component that can perform long-running operations in the background. It does not provide a user interface. Once started, a service might continue running for some time, even after the user switches to another application.

When should we use services in Android?

When should one implement a service? When you have work — delivering value to the user — that: Needs some time to complete, perhaps longer than you have time for in the component wishing the work to be done, or.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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