Business of Apps Podcast
#161: Building apps for a billion users with Rajesh Janakiraman, Engineering Manager at Gmail Android at Google
Aug 28, 2023
Rajesh Janakiraman, Engineering Manager at Gmail Android at Google, discusses the challenges of building and managing apps for billions of users. He shares insights on app onboarding, the use of Generative AI in Gmail, and his toughest projects. Rajesh also reflects on his preference between Android and iOS, his first mobile phone, and what features he would miss if he left his smartphone at home.
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Quick takeaways
- Managing scale in mobile apps requires optimization for performance and resource usage across different devices.
- Understanding and adapting to local contexts and languages is crucial for creating a personalized and reliable experience for global app users.
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Challenges of Building at Scale
Managing the scale of mobile apps, such as Gmail with over 1.8 billion users, presents unique challenges. Providing a consistent and reliable experience across a wide range of devices, from high-end smartphones to low-end models, requires careful optimization of performance and resource usage.
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