Developing Android apps starts with a well-defined product objective and awareness of device variety. Outlining the MVP, choosing an architecture, and outlining key user journeys early keeps the initial release targeted and cuts back on rework as the app expands.

With the foundation set, focus moves to UI uniformity, speed, and compatibility across different OS versions and screen dimensions. Robust state management, prudent networking, and dependable analytics/crash reporting simplify maintaining and iterating the app after it launches on Google Play.