Android Development Essential Training: Distributing Apps with Java

Introduction

• Share your app with the world
• What you should know
• How to use the exercise files

1. Know Your Distribution Options

• Android application files
• The Google Play store
• Amazon Appstore
• Other app stores
• Install alternate app store apps

2. Package an App for Distribution

• Explore the sample app
• Clean up your code
• Manage the app version
• Minify and obfuscate the app
• Build a signed APK file
• Configure build types
• Configure multiple flavors
• Create build variants
• Write variant-specific code

3. Distribute through the Google Play Store

• Register as a Google Play developer
• Upload an APK
• Complete the store listing
• Create and upload app graphics
• Set the content rating
• Set pricing and distribution options
• Configure in-app products
• Publish the app

4. Distribute through Amazon

• Register as an Amazon developer
• Test app compatibility
• Create the store listing
• Add graphics and content rating
• Upload an APK and publish

5. Track an App's Usage

• Google Play usage reports
• Google Play pre-launch reports
• Amazon usage reports

Conclusion

• Next steps