RecyclerView vs. ListView

Question

From android developer (Creating Lists and Cards):

The RecyclerView widget is a more advanced and flexible version of ListView.

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Answer 1

I worked a little with RecyclerView and still prefer ListView.

1. Sure, both of them use ViewHolders, so this is not an advantage.

2. A RecyclerView is more difficult in coding.

3. A RecyclerView doesn't contain a header and footer, so it's a minus.

4. A ListView doesn't require to make a ViewHolder. In cases where you want to have a list with sections or subheaders it would be a good idea to make independent items (without a ViewHolder), it's easier and doesn't require separate classes.