I'm the author of Learning MIT App Inventor: A Hands-On Guide to Building Your Own Android Apps.
This textbook is a step-by-step guide to building Android apps using MIT's visual programming environment. Designed for educators, students, and self-taught learners, the book offers a direct pathway to learning the principles of mobile app development.
Educators and students have used the book to explore mobile development, computational thinking, and creative problem-solving without the need for prior experience with coding.
A series of hands-on projects empowers students to master features such as GPS, animation, and building high-quality interfaces.
No Android device needed, as everything built can be tested with App Inventor's emulator. The book is written to be a practical, hands-on companion for faculty, students, and enthusiasts.