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# RtkHeaderView

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A base header view component. Provides background styling and design token support.

## Methods

| Method | Parameters | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `activate` | `meeting: RealtimeKitClient` | Bind the header to the meeting state |
| `applyDesignTokens` | `designTokens: RtkDesignTokens` | Apply custom design tokens for theming |

## Usage Examples

### Basic Usage

```xml
<com.cloudflare.realtimekit.ui.view.headers.RtkHeaderView
    android:id="@+id/rtk_header"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
```

### With Methods

```kotlin
val header = findViewById<RtkHeaderView>(R.id.rtk_header)
header.activate(meeting)
```

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