How to Create a Half Overlapping ImageView on Another ImageView in Android

How can I overlap one ImageView on top of another ImageView in an Android layout?

<RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent">

    <ImageView
        android:id="@+id/imageView1"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:src="@drawable/image1" />

    <ImageView
        android:id="@+id/imageView2"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:src="@drawable/image2"
        android:layout_marginTop="-50dp" />

</RelativeLayout>

Overlapping ImageViews in Android involves arranging multiple ImageView components within a parent layout, allowing one image to partially cover another. This can be achieved using layouts such as RelativeLayout or FrameLayout, which support positioning controls relative to each other.

<FrameLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent">

    <ImageView
        android:id="@+id/imageView1"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="match_parent"
        android:src="@drawable/image1" />

    <ImageView
        android:id="@+id/imageView2"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:layout_gravity="top|center"
        android:src="@drawable/image2"
        android:layout_marginTop="-50dp" />

</FrameLayout>

Causes

• The layout chosen does not support overlapping views.
• Image views are not correctly positioned due to layout parameters.
• Margin values are not set properly for overlap.

Solutions

• Use a RelativeLayout or FrameLayout to facilitate overlapping views.
• Adjust layout parameters such as margins and positioning attributes to achieve the desired overlap effect.
• Ensure that the images are visible and not hidden behind other views or layouts.

Mistake: Using a LinearLayout where overlapping is not possible without certain arrangements.

Solution: Switch to a RelativeLayout or FrameLayout which inherently supports overlapping.

Mistake: Not using layout_gravity to position the overlapping ImageView correctly.

Solution: Adjust the layout_gravity attribute in FrameLayout to properly position the overlapping view.