RecyclerView With Multiple Layouts

Question

I am using RecyclerView to display text in CardView but I want to add a Header TextView at the top of the RecyclerView that looks like this:

Answer 1

If you want to add multiple types of views (more than 2 types) and not just a header and "normal" item, CommonsWare answer is perfect. But if the two mentioned types (header and item) are enough for you, the answer can be a lot simpler (from the practical point of view).

There are two relatively simple libraries that you can use for that:

1. RecyclerViewHeader - super simple to use, but uses a bit "hacky" approach, that sometimes can cause problems. Suitable for relatively simple headers.

2. HeaderRecyclerView - Suitable for any type of header. Implements approach mentioned by CommonsWare to inflate two types of views. A bit more difficult to use than RecyclerViewHeader but nothing too hard to use on a daily basis.

For disclosure: I am the author of the RecyclerViewHeader. I'm aware of its flaws, therefore I'm not trying to promote it as one-for-all solution, but more as an interesting alternative to complicating your adapter. HeaderRecyclerView is a nice piece of code that can simplify your work. I use it myself when my RecyclerView header gets complicated.