What is the process for Android app publication?

[sophietucker]

A number of business owners go for Android application development and looking forward to publish it. Publishing your Android app is not difficult to do task. You can do it easily by following a few steps. Here is a list of steps that you can follow to publish your Android app:
• Sign Up
The first step will involve your sign up to the Android developer console. You will be required to pay $25 for creating an account.
• Fill out the Details
Now as you already have a developer console account the next step will be selecting the publish Android Application option. Fill out the necessary details, including title, short and full description.
• Work On Graphics
In the third step, you have to get prepare for your app’s high-quality visuals. You can use Android emulator to take your app’s screenshots.
Now, use some hi resolutions icons. You can also go with launcher icon. It usually comes with an SVG file that you can convert into PNG via GIMP. Also, you have to be very vigilant while deciding your featured image. The feature image will be your app’s display image that will be shown on the top of Google Play.
• Remove Log statements
Most of the developers are not required to do this depending on the build APK. However, if needed then remove the android:debuggable attribute that you can find ion the manifest file.
• Create your release-ready APK
In this step, you have to get your release-ready APK, a signed certificate for the developer. Keep in mind that it is different than debug APK.
• Upload the signed APK
Now, return to the Developer Console and click on manage release. Make a production release and upload your signed APK.
• Complete Console’s checklist and click save
Fulfil the provided checklist of the Android console and click save.

[JaneCollen]

The idea of tackling android app development on your own can be intimidating, but it isn’t impossible to achieve. By following this guide, you should be able to create a simple android app and launch it on the App Store. That said, it’s important to remember that developing an app and making sure it does well is a continuous process. It always pays to do your research, learns new skills and invests in continuous app support and maintenance, to ensure it becomes the next success story in the market!