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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!
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.
Use programming blocks to build apps―like working on a puzzle Create custom multi-media quizzes and study guides Design games and other apps with 2D graphics and animation Make a custom tour of your city, school, or workplace Control a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT robot with your phone Build location-aware apps by working with your phone’s sensors Explore apps that incorporate information from the Web
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Publisher : O’Reilly Media
Publication date : November 18, 2014
Edition : 2nd
Language : English
Print length : 360 pages
ISBN-10 : 1491906847
ISBN-13 : 978-1491906842
Item Weight : 1.3 pounds
Dimensions : 6.9 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,749,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #339 in Mobile App Development & Programming #801 in Handheld & Mobile Devices #1,818 in Software Development (Books)
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