How can I convert an array into an Android resource?

Question

I'm new to Android programming, so please let me know if I'm doing anything stupid. However, I currently have an array String[] gamesList that is dynamically generated from a database.

I want to use each element of an array in a Spinner, but the Adapter has a method signature of (Context, int, int). The first and third inputs I can do, but the second is asking for the id of a resource; but I don't have a R.array.someRandomName resource, I only have a local array.

Is there some way to make the array a resource, or if not, how do I do this?

Answer 1

Create an ArrayAdapter out of your array (read this), then call the Spinner's setAdapter() method.

Answer 2

Making the array into a resource is an unnecessary and unconventional step. Instead, you should look at this previous question: Android - configure Spinner to use array

Answer 3

If the list of strings is fixed, you can use a String Array. You can also use an ArrayAdapter for dynamically generated arrays of strings.