Ever wondered how an Android app goes from code to an installable APK?

In this hands-on session, we’ll break down the entire Android build process and guide you through creating an Android application from scratch, all the way to generating a working APK.

This session is designed for both beginners and experienced developers who want a clear mental model of how Android apps are built, packaged, and distributed.
What we’ll cover:

• 📦 What an APK is and what’s inside it

• 🛠️ Creating an Android project from zero using Android Studio

• 🧩 Understanding core project structure:

  • Kotlin source files

  • XML layouts

  • AndroidManifest.xml

  • Resources (res/)

• ⚙️ How Gradle builds your app

• 🔁 Debug vs Release builds

• 🔐 APK signing basics

• 📲 Generating and testing a debug APK

• 🚀 Preparing a release APK for distribution