What is 'Context' on Android?

Question

In Android programming, what exactly is a Context class and what is it used for?

I read about it on the developer site, but I am unable to understand it

Answer 1

• Context represents a handle to get environment data .
• Context class itself is declared as abstract, whose implementation is provided by the android OS.
• Context is like remote of a TV & channel's in the television are resources, services, etc.

What can you do with it ?

• Loading resource.
• Launching a new activity.
• Creating views.
• Obtaining system service.

Ways to get context :

• getApplicationContext()
• getContext()
• getBaseContext()