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

User inputs and variables

Computing

Introduction to app design

Events and interactions

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

What is the term for a named storage location in a computer program that can hold different values?

the kind of information stored in a variable

Which of these is NOT a valid use for a variable?

What happens when a user enters data into a form and clicks 'submit'?

What is the term for information a user gives to an app?

to wait for something to happen and then run code

What is the purpose of an event listener in an app?

Which action is an example of an event in an app?

Put these actions in the correct order for responding to a key press:

What is the word for the action that causes an event to happen in an app?

Starter Quiz

What is the purpose of an event listener in an app?