The Android build process involves compiling app resources and source code into Android Application Packages (APKs) or Android App Bundles (AABs) that can be tested, deployed, signed, and distributed[1].
The key steps in the build process are:
Gradle, an advanced build toolkit, is used to automate and manage the build. The Android Gradle plugin provides processes and settings specific to building and testing Android apps[1].
Dependencies from local and remote repositories are managed by the build system. You don't need to manually download and include binary packages[1].
Signing is handled by the build system. It automatically signs debug builds with a default key. Release builds must be explicitly signed, which is required for distribution[1].
