The Android RecyclerView as it currently stands isn't completely finished like the ListView is. This library will bridge that gap, adding the missing functionality and, in some cases, extra functionality. This includes:
RecyclerExt is currently being prepared for the initial release. The setup should be similar to the below steps
compile 'com.devbrackets.android:recyclerext:2.1.1'
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