App Inventor 2: Create Your Own Android Apps

App Inventor 2: Create Your Own Android Apps

<div><p>Yes, you can create your own apps for Android devices—and it’s easy to do. This extraordinary book introduces you to App Inventor 2, a powerful visual tool that lets anyone build apps. Learn App Inventor basics hands-on with step-by-step instructions for building more than a dozen fun projects, including a text answering machine app, a quiz app, and an app for finding your parked car!</p><p>The second half of the book features an Inventor’s Manual to help you understand the fundamentals of app building and computer science. App Inventor 2 makes an excellent textbook for beginners and experienced developers alike.</p><ul><li>Use programming blocks to build apps—like working on a puzzle</li><li>Create custom multi-media quizzes and study guides</li><li>Design games and other apps with 2D graphics and animation</li><li>Make a custom tour of your city, school, or workplace</li><li>Control a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT robot with your phone</li><li>Build location-aware apps by working with your phone’s sensors</li><li>Explore apps that incorporate information from the Web</li></ul></div>