Yes, you can create your own apps for Android phones—and it's
easy to do. This extraordinary book introduces App Inventor for
Android, a powerful visual tool that lets anyone build apps for
Android-based devices. Learn the basics of App Inventor with
step-by-step instructions for more than a dozen fun projects, such
as creating location-aware apps, data storage, and apps that
include decision-making logic.
The second half of the book features an Inventor's manual to
help you understand the fundamentals of app building and computer
science. App Inventor makes an excellent textbook for beginners and
experienced developers alike.
Design games and other apps with 2D graphics and animation
Create custom multi-media quizzes and study guides
Create a custom tour of your city, school, or workplace
Use an Android phone to control a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT
robot
Build location-aware apps by working with your phone’s
sensors
Explore apps that incorporate information from the Web
Learn computer science as you build your apps