Handle Android Process Death vs. Configuration Changes
Tests your grasp of Android's lifecycle for state restoration. A good answer explains that `onCreate(savedInstanceState)` is called in both cases, but process death recreates everything. Use `ViewModel` with `SavedStateHandle`.
This tests deep knowledge of the Android lifecycle, distinguishing a configuration change (process lives) from process death (process is killed and recreated). A great answer explains that `onCreate(savedInstanceState)` is the entry point for restoration in both scenarios, but only `SavedStateHandle` paired with a `ViewModel` correctly survives process death by persisting UI state. A common red flag is assuming a standard `ViewModel` survives process death or confusing `onSaveInstanceState` with permanent storage.
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