Is it possible to modify library file's source code in Android Studio from Gradle dependency

Question

I recently switched from Eclipse to Android Studio and I'm experimenting with PagerSlidingTabStrip library.

Trying to customize the Tab Strip I came across the Triangle Pager Sliding Tab Strip which suggests to modify the source code of the dependency library. How can I modify the source code of a gradle dependency (in this case and in general)? I don't see any available PagerSlidingTabStrip.java in my project.

Marisolmarissa

What exactly do you want change? Did you try extending the PagerSlidingTabStrip class in your project? – Hendecahedron

your link to tutorial is working and was explained very clearly – Peper

Ok, I think I get it now. I need to extend the PagerSlidingTabStrip class and do whatever I want in my own class, right? I got confused because the author kept the same name and I thought I could modify the depended library itself... – Marisolmarissa

Answer 1

In order for this to work you have to manually copy/paste the code for PagerSlidingTabStrip.java, into a new class in your own package, make changes in that file and use it exactly as before.

Note: if we want to be precise, this "extension" class does not really extend from PagerSlidingTabStrip, it's more of a replacement

Marisolmarissa

Such a simple solution yet I didnt think of it. Thanks! – Semen