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Use MIT App Inventor's drag-and-drop interface to build app screens.
HANDS-ON PROJECT Consistency:
Ensure design consistency with uniform fonts, colors, and icons across the app.
PROJECT NAME: Capstone App Accessibility:
Objective: Incorporate accessibility features like larger text sizes, high contrast colors, and screen reader
Develop an app that addresses real-world problems creatively and effectively. This project support.
will teach students how to: Wireframes:
1. Design an app to solve practical life problems through innovation and creativity. Sketch wireframes for each screen to visualize the layout and user flow.
2. Implement algorithms and integrate sensors to enhance app functionality and user 3. Coding the App
experience.
Data Management:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Decide if the app will store data locally (using TinyDB) or in the cloud (using Firebase or Google
Making an App in MIT is a four-step process. Sheets).
Step 1 Planning the App API Integration:
Step 2 Designing the App Integrate third-party APIs to access external data (e.g., weather, maps, etc.) if required.
Step 3 Coding the App MIT App Inventor Blocks:
Step 4 Testing the App
Use the blocks editor effectively to build logical functions and interactive features.
1. Planning the App
Organize code blocks for easy readability and scalability.
Define the Purpose and Problem: Error Handling:
Clearly identify the problem your app aims to solve or the need it addresses. Implement checks to prevent crashes and provide user-friendly error messages.
Choose topics based on real-world issues, personal interests, or specific user needs.
Target Audience: 4. Testing and Debugging
Test Regularly:
Define the target users of your app.
Conduct unit tests on individual features and full app tests at each development stage.
Understanding user demographics helps tailor design, features, and usability.
Scope and Features: Bug Tracking:
Maintain logs to track and resolve bugs during development.
Outline the core features of your app (Minimum Viable Product - MVP).
Use platforms like GitHub or Google Drive for version control and backup.
Plan for potential additional features to be integrated later.
Timeline: Device Testing:
Test the app across different devices (phones, tablets) and screen sizes to ensure compatibility.
Develop a timeline with milestones for design, development, testing, and deployment.
Research: User Feedback:
Collect feedback from target users to refine app usability and performance.
Explore necessary tools, frameworks, or background knowledge.
Research similar apps to identify best practices and areas for improvement. Key Takeaways:
2. Design and User Experience (UX) Develop problem-solving skills through app development.
User Interface (UI): Gain hands-on experience with sensor integration and algorithm design.
Understand the importance of user-centered design in software development.
Focus on creating a clean, simple, and accessible UI.
Additional App: Hello Class 113

