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

code that waits for a specific event to happen and then runs a set of instructions

a named block of code that performs a task when called

Events and interactions

Computing

Introduction to app design

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

Put these steps in order for making a button perform an action when clicked:

Which of these is an example of a trigger?

Events happen automatically without any code.

Events only trigger code if an event listener is present.

Which statement is true about events in apps?

a block of code that can be called when needed

Which of the following best describes a function?

What is the main purpose of a user interface (UI) in an app?

Which of the following is considered a user interface (UI) element?

What is the area called where you arrange the layout of your app visually?

What is the term for a setting that changes how a user interface (UI) element looks or behaves?

the area for arranging app layout visually

a setting that changes how something looks or works

Arrange these steps for creating a simple app layout in the correct order:

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet