In the fragment lifecycle, which task is performed in the onViewCreated() method?

The onViewCreated() method is a key point in the fragment lifecycle where the fragment’s view hierarchy has been created and is ready for further setup. This method is primarily used for binding view objects to properties in your fragment, which is crucial for accessing and manipulating views in a structured manner.

When you override onViewCreated(), it's the appropriate time to interact with views, retrieve references from the layout, and initialize components, as the view is already set up. This is essential for setting up any data binding between your UI and your fragment's properties. For instance, you might find yourself linking UI elements defined in XML to properties in your class using 'findViewById' or view binding techniques.

The other options relate to different phases of the fragment lifecycle or tasks that occur at different times. Inflating the layout typically occurs in the onCreateView() method before onViewCreated() is called. Configuring the options menu and setting properties of individual views, like a recycler view's adapter, often take place in different lifecycle methods (onCreateOptionsMenu and onActivityCreated or later) when the context and view are fully prepared for such configurations. Therefore, the role of onViewCreated() specifically targets the data binding aspect of view setup.