Benoit Quenaudon

Last year we asked ourselves a question. One that most Android engineers avoid whispering aloud: Are Instant Apps still a thing? Instant Apps are fascinating because they offer possibilities outside of what Google engineered them for. But how do you build one today? Are 5-years-old samples still relevant? How do you troubleshoot when things go awry? What are their limitations, and how do Instant Apps stack up against iOS App Clips? Benoît at Cash App and Cyril at Amo, both of us shipped an Instant App this year. From development quirks to publishing oddities, we’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and why Instant Apps might just deserve a second look.