Building Apps

This section describes how the build process works and explains how to build ABI-specific APKs.

Build Process

This topic explains the steps and processes involved with the source code, resources, and assets of a Xamarin.Android application and producing an APK that can be installed on Android devices.

Build Targets

This topic explains the MSBuild targets that are involved for building, signing, installing, and running Android packages.

Build Properties

This topic explains the available MSBuild properties that can alter the behavior of the Build Targets.

Build Items

This topic explains the available MSBuild items that can alter the behavior of the Build Targets.

Building ABI Specific APKs

This guide discusses how to create Android APK's that support a single CPU architecture and ABI.