Embrace the WorkManager

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WorkManager reaches stable in 2019 and targets API 14+, offering Worker, CoroutineWorker, and RxWorker (runtime 2.0.1, 2.1 RC adds features). It guarantees deferred work execution, supports chains with input mergers, constraints (network/Wi‑Fi), unique work policies keep/replace/append, and periodic tasks (no append, no succeed/fail states). Testing includes synchronous test helpers and a test driver for time travel; custom Configuration and delegating WorkerFactory enable Dagger injection. WorkRequests persist (10 KB data limit) and default retention is about seven days.

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1. 0:00Introduction to WorkManager
2. 3:44What is WorkManager
3. 9:29WorkManager classes and workers
4. 15:36Retrieving work status
5. 18:47Canceling and stopping work
6. 21:13Unique work policies
7. 23:59Periodic work details
8. 28:23Testing workers
9. 32:42Customizing WorkManager
10. 37:19Dependency injection with Dagger
11. 43:03Conclusion and resources

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