Concept 2: UI-UX
Mobile Apps Development and MIT App Inventor :iphone::sparkles:
:dart: What We'll Learn Today
- What makes apps look cool (UI) and feel awesome (UX)!
- The difference between front-end and back-end development
- How to use MIT App Inventor to create your own apps
- The amazing components you can use in your apps
Introduction to Mobile App Development :rocket:
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Let's Get Started! :rocket:
Front-end vs Back-end Development :art::computer:
When we make apps or websites, there are two special parts to think about! Let's explore them:
One. Front-end Development :art: (The Pretty Part!)
- This is everything that users can see on their screen
- Front-end developers make apps look beautiful and fun to use
- They choose colors, buttons, and where everything goes!
2. Back-end Development :wrench: (The Secret Helper!)
- This is the hidden part that makes everything work
- It's like the brain of the app that remembers things and does calculations
- Back-end developers make sure your app can save your high scores and remember your username!
:bulb: Did you know? :emoji:
Some super-talented people called Full Stack Developers can do BOTH front-end and back-end! They're like app-making ninjas! :emoji:
Graphical Illustration of Front-end, Back-end and Full Stack Development
What are UI and UX? :dart:
Now let's learn about two super important words in app making: UI and UX! :star2:
User Interface (UI) :art: - How Your App Looks!
- UI is all about making your app look amazing
- It includes:
- Colors and pictures :emoji:
- Where buttons go :emoji:
- How big text should be :memo:
- What happens when you tap things :emoji:
User Experience (UX) :emoji: - How Your App Feels!
- UX is about how people feel when using your app
- Good UX means:
- Your app is easy to use
- People can find things quickly
- It's fun and not frustrating
- Everyone wants to use it again!
:information_source: Remember! :bulb: UI = How it LOOKS (like choosing a cool outfit!) UX = How it FEELS (like how comfy those shoes are!)
Graphical Illustration of UX and UI
Pro Tip: When making apps, always ask your friends to try them! Their feedback helps you make your app even better! :rocket:
Introduction to MIT App Inventor :hammer_and_wrench:
Get ready to meet your new best friend for making apps! :tada:
What is MIT App Inventor? It's like playing with LEGO blocks, but instead of building toys, you're building real apps that work on phones and tablets! :iphone:
:bulb: Did you know? :emoji:
MIT App Inventor was created by smart people at MIT (a famous university) to help kids like you make amazing apps without typing complicated code!
MIT App Inventor has two super cool tabs that work together like best friends:
One. Designer Tab :art: - Your App's Art Studio!
The Designer tab is where you make your app look awesome! Here's what you can do:
- Drag and drop buttons, pictures, and text boxes
- Choose colors and sizes
- Arrange everything just the way you like it
- It's like decorating your own digital room! :emoji:
2. Blocks Tab :emoji: - Your App's Brain!
The Blocks tab is where the magic happens! This is where you:
- Tell your app what to do
- Connect colorful blocks like puzzle pieces
- Make buttons work when you tap them
- Create games, calculators, and so much more!
:information_source: Remember! :star2: Designer = How your app LOOKS (the pretty part) Blocks = How your app WORKS (the smart part)
User Interface Components - Your App Building Blocks! :emoji:️
Check out these awesome components you can use in your apps:
Each component is like a superpower for your app! Buttons can be clicked, labels show text, and images make everything look cool! :rocket:
You Did It! :star2:
Wow! You've learned so much today! You now know:
- :white_check_mark: The difference between front-end and back-end
- :white_check_mark: What UI and UX mean (and why they're super important!)
- :white_check_mark: How MIT App Inventor works with Designer and Blocks tabs
- :white_check_mark: All the cool components you can use in your apps
You're ready to start creating amazing apps! Remember, the best app makers always think about making their apps both beautiful (UI) and fun to use (UX).
Keep exploring, keep creating, and most importantly - have fun! :tada::rocket: