Android App Inventor for the Absolute Beginner

Even if you’ve never tried programming before, Android App Inventor lets you quickly and easily create apps that will run on the Android platform. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned application developer, ANDROID APP INVENTOR FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER has something for you. Beginners will find clear step-by-step instructions and a thorough introduction to this fun and intuitive visual programming environment. Experienced developers will enjoy the coverage of more advanced topics, including various sensors, robotics, and TinyWebDB. Mobile app development is booming; there’s never been a better time to get started. With Android App Inventor (free, open source software created by Google and MIT) and this book, you can design an app and upload it to your device in as little as 30 minutes. No prior experience in programming is necessary–and you don’t need to be a math or graphics wiz. Get ready for a fun and fascinating introduction to app development with ANDROID APP INVENTOR FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introducing App Inventor
Chapter 2 See ’N’ Say App
Chapter 3 Adventure Game: Ring of Fire
Chapter 4 Whack-A-Mole
Chapter 5 Car-Racing Game
Chapter 6 Trivia Quiz
Chapter 7 The Jigsaw Puzzle
Chapter 8 Physics-Based Animation: Brick Breaker
Chapter 9 Using Persistent Databases: Tracking Your Weight
Chapter 10 The Quizzler
Chapter 11 Controlling NXT Robots
Chapter 12 Virtual Reality: Using QR Codes
Appendix A: Setting Up Your System to Run App Inventor