Re: [android-developers] Implementing Simple Help Page

On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 9:29 AM, Jake Colman <colman@ppllc.com> wrote:

Should I create an Internet-based web page and use an activity with a
WebView to display it?

It's really up to you and depends on your app, but this is what I do. I have a lot of help pages (one per screen and / or feature) and I find it easier to update, manage, and maintain online rather than locally.

 

If so, any recommendations for where to host a simple web page like this for free?

There are tons of free hosts you could use. I use Google Sites.

 

Should I create an HTML page that is included as an asset in my APK and
display it myself?  That certainly has drawbacks because it means that I
cannot update the Help Page without release a new version of the app. On
the other hand, it means I don't need to find a place to host the page.

Another reason to go the online route: a user can browse your help on their PC while they fiddle with the app. I don't know how many people would actually do this, but it's another benefit instead of jumping back and forth from help to the app on a tiny device screen. Like having a separate manual you can glance at while you learn to use the app.

 

If I do go this route, can a WebView be used to view an HTML page that is resident on the phone?

Yes. Google it to find the exact semantics of how to point WebView to a local file.

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