Introduction to app design

Computing

Events and interactions

User inputs and variables

Multiple screens and navigation

App development project part 1

App development project part 2

This unit takes pupils from designer to developer in order to create their own mobile app. Using App Lab from code.org, learners will familiarise themselves with the coding environment and have an opportunity to build on the programming concepts they used in previous units to undertake a project.

Mobile app development

an action that happens in the app which the app can respond to

a function that waits for a user action (such as a click) and then triggers a response

a named block of code that performs a task when called

a named piece of data stored in a computer’s memory which can be accessed and changed by a computer program

data that is sent to a program to be processed

defines the kind of data a computer can store and the actions you can perform on it

a separate layout or page within the app that can show different content or features

moving from one screen of the app to another

something that the target audience wants in relation to the product

a plan that outlines the basic structure and layout of visual content

an early model of a program or digital system

to check if something works correctly and as expected

the process of finding and fixing errors in code to ensure it works correctly

a guide that outlines criteria and levels of achievement to evaluate work fairly and consistently

Mobile app development

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