When to use ContextCompat class

Question

I want to know when to use ContextCompact class in an application. Basically what is it used for and when to use it? I have read developers site, it says Cont

Answer 1

ContextCompat is a class for replacing some work with base context.

For example if you used before something like

getContext().getColor(R.color.black);

Now its deprecated since android 6.0 (API 22+) so you should use:

getContext().getColor(R.color.black,theme);

or use ContextCompat which fill theme automatically depends on your Context's theme:

ContextCompat.getColor(getContext(),R.color.black)

Same thing with getDrawable

Also ContextCompat contains other methods for functional of API 22+ such as checking permissions or adding multiple activity to stack