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Understanding Drawbacks of Handler for Periodic Tasks and How to Improve It | by Charles Raj Iruthayaraj | Jan, 2025

Understanding Drawbacks of Handler for Periodic Tasks and How to Improve It | by Charles Raj Iruthayaraj | Jan, 2025

Periodic tasks are common in Android development, whether for syncing data, updating UI elements, or performing background operations. The Handler class is often used to schedule such tasks. However, while effective for short-term tasks, Handler is not always the best solution for periodic operations, especially in modern Android development. 1. Potential Memory Leaks A Handler can lead to memory leaks …

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