Summary

While the bulk of this book centers on learning to code with MIT App Inventor, this particular chapter highlights the many other learning outcomes gained from engaging in the mobile app development process. Taking an app concept and building it out into an actual mobile app is both a concrete and a creative process. Attention to detail and iteration is vital for both code and design to work effectively and synergistically. Whether you're creating a game to play with your friend, an app to promote philanthropy involvement on campus, or an app to kickstart a recycling program in your neighborhood, the Design Thinking process is as much a part of app development as coding. Skills such as brainstorming, researching, interviewing, synthesizing, ideating, storyboarding, designing, troubleshooting, problem solving, and testing are not only integral to app building, but are also transferrable to other disciplines, helping to unlock creativity and flow in any endeavor.

Now that you've been introduced to MIT App Inventor and your new role as an app designer and developer, the next step will be to learn how to set up MIT App Inventor. Let's get rolling!