FOSDEM 2026

Registration for "Learn to Build Your Own Mobile App with MIT App Inventor"

• Speaker(s): Evan Patton, Jos
• Number of participants (registered/max): 29/30
• ud6205; 2026-01-31 10:30-12:00

In this hands on workshop, you will use MIT App Inventor to build two applications for your Android or iOS device. Those new to MIT App Inventor can have a simple first app up and running in less than 30 minutes. And what's more, our blocks-based tool facilitates the creation of complex, high-impact apps in significantly less time than traditional programming environments. The first app you create will be a cat you can pet to make meow. The second app will allow you to draw your own pictures via touch. Participants must bring both a laptop and a mobile device (phones and tablets are both good, running Android 4.0+ or iOS 12+).

Unless stated otherwise, FOSDEM Junior workshops are intended for children aged 7 to 17. Don't forget to bring your own laptop and a phone.

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