Starting Android app development involves establishing a well-defined product objective and recognizing the range of devices. Outlining the minimum viable product, choosing an architectural approach, and mapping essential user journeys early helps keep the initial release targeted and minimizes rework as the app expands.

Once the foundation is set, focus moves to uniform user interfaces, performance, and compatibility across different OS versions and screen dimensions. Robust state management, cautious networking, and dependable analytics/crash reporting simplify maintenance and iterations after publishing on Google Play.