Android using viewPager vs using tabhost
android, android-tabhost, android-viewpager
Solution
It actually depends on what you want and the type of content you are putting in application.
`ViewPager`:
It is supported in lower API with support library and Sherlock library is always there. Using `ViewPager` will give a fresh and distinctive feel to the app. For this you'll need to use fragments. Which are complicated but great in terms of performance and are replacable(a superb feature).
ViewPager
TabHost:
This is achievable using both Fragments and Activities. Although in favour of `FragmentTabHost`, `TabActivity` has been deprecated. However if you are not experienced with Fragments, use Activities, but you can always migrate to fragments later. FragmentTabHost
You should check out different tutorials and implement both of them, then decide. You should learn fragments if you embark on using `ViewPager`. For which, Check this
This blog has numerous examples of tabs. It can help you decide.
Problem
In my Android application I have had to use a tab layout and I want to choose a one from folowing scenarios. they are - using `viewPager` - using `tab host` what are the advantages of `viewPager` over `tabhost`. Which one is better. And I'm targeting the android 4.2. Thank You!