android-native-dev

Before starting development, assess the current project state: Key Principles : Note : If you encounter OutOfMemoryError during build, increase -Xmx value. Large projects with many dependencies may require 8GB or more. Product Flavors allow you to create different versions of your app (e.g., free/paid, dev/staging/prod). Configuration in app/build.gradle.kts : Build Variant Naming : {flavor}{BuildType} → e.g., devDebug , prodRelease Gradle Build Commands : Access BuildConfig in Code : Note : Starting from AGP 8.0, BuildConfig is no longer generated by default. You must explicitly enable it in your build.gradle.kts : Flavor-Specific Source Sets : Multiple Flavor Dimensions (e.g., environment + tier): Null Safety : Exception Handling : Thread Selection Principles : Correct Usage : Common Mistakes : Must provide multi-resolution icons: Recommended: Use Adaptive Icon (Android 8+): Variable names, resource IDs, colors, icons, and XML elements must not use Android reserved words or system resource names. Using reserved names causes build errors or resource conflicts. Common Reserved Names to Avoid : Examples : Review Android UI files for compliance with Material Design 3 Guidelines and Android best practices. The latest evolution adds emotion-driven UX through: Critical Decision : Match visual style to app category and target audience.