wordpress-mobile / wordpress-mobile/WordPress-Android

Migrate ReaderCommentService to WorkManager

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Dominant language
Kotlin
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Description

Android API 26 background service limitations were introduced. ReaderCommentService should either be migrated to WorkManager, or more likely, ViewModel. Background services may behave differently as updates are made.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating ReaderCommentService and reading the linked Android API 26 background-service limitations. Determine whether WorkManager or ViewModel is appropriate, then verify that comment updates continue to work under the affected background-service conditions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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