Can We use string resources for code comment in android?

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Suppose we have some statement for comments which will be repeat many times. Can We use string resources for code comment in android?

I have 3 files where i have to write 3 statements as comment i do not want to write same lines again and again so i thought there may be a solution for it via string resources. — DeveloperByChoice, Oct 19 '18 at 11:16

Michael Dodd · Accepted Answer · 2018-10-19T11:19:38.700

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No. Comments are ignored by the compiler and runtime engine, therefore there would be no point in referring to a String resource. If you are looking to create the same comment over and over in the source code, recording a macro in Android Studio will do the job better:

Edit -> Macros -> Start Recording Macro

Type out your comment

Edit -> Macros -> Stop Recording Macro

Give your macro a name. Then to use your macro again:

Edit -> Macros -> Play saved macro...

You can also map your macro to a key combination via:

File -> Settings -> Keymap -> Macros

edited Oct 19 '18 at 11:19

answered Oct 19 '18 at 11:14

Michael Dodd

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Thanks @Michael for a quick response let me try your suggestion. – DeveloperByChoice Oct 19 '18 at 11:22

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 19 '18 at 11:16

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Can We use string resources for code comment in android?

No You can't

Comments are just ignored by compiler and never get executed.

answered Oct 19 '18 at 11:16

V-rund Puro-hit

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Thanks @V-rund Puro-hit – DeveloperByChoice Oct 19 '18 at 11:23

Can We use string resources for code comment in android?

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