Follow the mobile development process: interpret UI/UX designs, build layouts with XML or Jetpack Compose, implement logic with Kotlin, and test across different Android devices and screen sizes.

Understand the basics of Android engineering, including activity/fragment lifecycle, version control with Git, and working with REST APIs and local databases.

Apply foundational Android development concepts, such as MVVM architecture, state management, responsive UI design, performance optimization, and accessibility for mobile.

Create a professional Android app portfolio, including functional, user-friendly applications, so you're ready to apply for junior Android developer roles.