Creating an Android app starts with a well-defined goal for the product and awareness of device variation. Outlining the MVP, choosing an architecture, and mapping essential user paths early helps keep the initial release targeted and minimizes rework as the app expands.

Once the foundation is established, focus moves to uniform UI, performance, and compatibility across different OS versions and screen dimensions. Robust state management, meticulous networking, and dependable analytics/crash reporting simplify maintenance and iterative improvements after the Google Play launch.