App Development

Learn how to develop mobile apps with the resources in this section, either for iOS, Android, or other platforms. Here you can learn how to code apps as well as the design patterns that will help you create user-friendly apps anyone can pick up. Many of the educational resources listed here are free and online, so you can get started right away!

How to Learn App Development

With the proliferation of smart devices, app development has become a hot topic for many people who want to create the next great mobile application. The process of developing an app can be divided into a few different stages, including ideation, design, development, testing, and launch.

Ideation is where you come up with the initial idea for your app. This can be inspired by a problem you’re trying to solve or a gap you’ve noticed in the market. Once you have your initial idea, it’s important to validate it with potential users to see if there’s a demand for your app.

The design phase is where you turn your initial idea into a functioning app. This includes creating user flows, wireframes, and prototypes. It’s important to get feedback on your design from potential users to make sure it’s user-friendly.

After the design phase comes development. This is where you take your designs and turn them into code that can be run on a mobile device. The development process can be divided into two parts: the front end, which focuses on the user interface, and the back end, which focuses on the server-side code.

Once your app is developed, it’s important to test it to make sure it works as intended. This includes testing for bugs and user experience. Once your app passes testing, it’s time to launch it on the App Store or Google Play.

Launching your app is just the beginning. Once it’s out in the wild, you’ll need to continue to monitor its performance and update it with new features and content. App development is a long-term process, but it can be a rewarding experience.

App Development Resources

App Lab

App Lab

App Lab is a programming environment where you can make simple apps. Design an app, code in JavaScript with either blocks or text, then share your app in seconds. Ages 13+, all modern browsers, English only Features: Intro video Development env...

iOS App Development Basics

iOS App Development Basics

iOS App Development Basics, the second course in the iOS App Development with Swift specialization, expands your programming skills and applies them to authentic app development projects. The topics covered in this course include Xcode basics, Core i...

Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

This course introduces you to the design and implementation of Android applications for mobile devices. You will build upon concepts from the prior course, including handling notifications, using multimedia and graphics and incorporating touch and ge...

Foundations of Objective-C App Development

Foundations of Objective-C App Development

An introduction to the Objective-C programming language. This will prepare you for more extensive iOS app development and build a foundation for advanced iOS development topics. Objective-C programming requires a Mac laptop or desktop computer. An iO...

How To Create An App: Make Your Own App

How To Create An App: Make Your Own App

Free templates to create apps for Android and iPhone, subscription required to publish and increase max downloads....

Become a FileMaker Custom App Developer

Become a FileMaker Custom App Developer

Learn to create innovative FileMaker solutions for deployment on Windows, OS X, and even on iOS and the web. As a FileMaker developer you can enter this dynamic and project-based industry by building custom FileMaker apps. Whatever your level of expe...

Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB

Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB

In this course, you will develop more advanced web application programming skills. You will learn how to control data read and write access using methods, publish and subscribe. You will learn how to access your database and server shells using comma...

CS412: Mobile Applications Development

CS412: Mobile Applications Development

Technology continues to evolve and provide us with increasingly powerful mobile devices. As a result, applications that can run on a browser must also be written such that they are compatible with mobile devices, the majority of which are now web-ena...

Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design

Best Practices for iOS User Interface Design is course 3 of 6 in the iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs Specialization. This Specialization focuses on the basics of iOS application development. You’ll gain the skills you need to create your...

Become an Android Mobile App Developer

Become an Android Mobile App Developer

Become an Android Mobile App Developer Get the skills you need to build Android mobile applications and discover the tools you can use, including Android Studio. Learn how to develop a basic app, store data, talk to your end user, connect to web ser...

Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

This course introduces you to the design and implementation of Android applications for mobile devices. You will develop an app from scratch, assuming a basic knowledge of Java, and learn how to set up Android Studio, work with various Activities and...

Build Your Own iOS App

Build Your Own iOS App

In the Build Your Own iOS App capstone you will expand your repertoire of additional features and more advanced functions that may be implemented within the iOS environment. You will refine your development skill set and will apply your accumulated s...