Getting Started in App Development

For this course, we are using App Inventor 2. App Inventor is a cloud based application. App Inventor is an example of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), which means that all of the software tools needed to design, develop, and test a mobile Android app are integrated within the App Inventor platform. Since it is cloud based, it will run completely within a browser.

Google Account

In order to build apps with App Inventor you will need a Google account. If you don't already have an account, visit the Google Signup Form link provided in the sidebar and follow the instructions for setting up an account.

Setting Up App Inventor

To start the process of setting up App Inventor for your computer, follow the instructions available on the App Inventor website link located in the sidebar. Click on Start and follow the instructions.

Get Started
Follow these simple steps to build your first app.
Tutorials
Step-by-step guides show you how to build all kinds of apps.

There are three options for using App Inventor.

Option One - RECOMMENDED
Build apps with an Android device and WiFi Connection (preferred): Instructions
If you have a computer, an Android device, and a WiFi connection, this is the easiest way to test your apps.
Wi Fi
Build your project on your computer
Test it in real-time on your device

[CC BY 4.0] UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED | IMAGES: LICENSED AND USED ACCORDING TO TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION