Chapter 1.4 - Thunkable Setup
Time Estimate: 15-45 minutes
1.4.1. Introduction and Goals
This course uses Thunkable, a visual drag-and-drop programming environment that can be used to quickly build mobile apps.
In this lesson, you will try an already-built Thunkable project and make sure that it runs on your mobile device or computer. The setup requires that you already have a Thunkable account. If you do not, you should go back to the previous lesson before moving on.
1.4.2. Learning Activities
Thunkable is an example of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), which means that all of the software tools needed to design, develop, and test a mobile app are integrated within the Thunkable platform. IDEs are part of the standard toolkit that programmers use to develop programs.
Thunkable is a cloud application. It runs completely within a browser. Chrome, Firefox, and Safari are the recommended browsers. Make sure your computer has the latest version of your preferred browser.
Thunkable’s editor has two key areas:
Design Tab: Drag and drop components like buttons, images, lists, maps, and more to visually build your app’s UI.
Blocks Tab: Add logic to your app using code blocks — no syntax required.
You can switch between these tabs anytime as you build.
The Design Editor
Designing the visual aspect of your app is accomplished with screens, user interface (UI) components,
and navigators.
You can combine, style, and customize them to give your app personality and style that best suits your brand.
The Blocks Editor
Thunkable blocks are the building blocks of a great experience for your app users.
Every component has its own set of blocks to start or trigger an event and set and change properties.
Preview and Test Your App
As you build, you can preview your app in real time:
Use the Live Test button in the top-right corner to open a web preview.
Download the Thunkable Live mobile app on iOS or Android to test directly on your phone.
You can also publish your app to the web or to app stores once it’s ready.
Troubleshooting
Here are some of the most common issues that our users are running into: Troubleshooting | Thunkable Docs
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