App Inventor 2 Essentials

A step-by-step introductory guide to mobile app development with App Inventor 2

Key Features

• Get an introduction to the functionalities of App Inventor 2 and use it to unleash your creativity
• Learn to navigate the App Inventor platform, develop basic coding skills and become familiar with a blocks based programming language
• Build your very first mobile app and feel proud of your accomplishment
• Follow tutorials to expand your app development skills

Book Description

What you will learn

• Perform technical setup and navigate the App Inventor platform
• Utilize the interactive development environment by pairing a mobile device with a computer using Wi-Fi or USB
• Build three apps: a game, an event app and a raffle app
• Create the user interface of the app in the Designer and program the code in the Blocks Editor
• Integrate basic computer science principles along with more complex elements such fusion tables and lists
• Test and troubleshoot your applications
• Publish your apps on Google Play Store to reach a wide audience
• Unleash your creativity for further app development

Who this book is for

App Inventor 2 Essentials is for anyone who wants to learn to make mobile apps for Android devices – no prior coding experience is necessary.