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@@ -3,3 +3,5 @@ Android Views and Widgets Samples Repository
 
 This repository contains a set of individual Android Studio projects to help you get
 started writing/understanding Android views and widgets features.
+The widget package contains (mostly visual) UI elements to use on your Application screen. You can also design your own.
+To create your own widget, extend View or a subclass.