Comprehensive Android Developer Bootcamp - Saving Score onPause

The video tutorial explains the Android activity lifecycle and the importance of saving scores using shared preferences. It highlights the onPause method as the optimal point for saving data, ensuring scores persist even after app closure. The tutorial demonstrates implementing and testing this method, verifying score persistence, and concludes with reflections and next steps.

At what point in the activity lifecycle should the score be saved?

What is the significance of the onPause method in saving the score?

Why was the previous method of saving the high score considered ineffective?

What steps are involved in overriding the onPause method?

Explain the process of retrieving and displaying the high score when the application is reopened.

How does the activity lifecycle affect user experience in the application?

What challenges did the teacher mention regarding the implementation of saving the score?