In class you asked the class “If anyone knows how to program in any language, raise your hand.” I was one of the few who had the honor to shake your hand, and your warning was 100% warranted. I have never seen such a stiff UI and complicated rules when it comes to implementing logic to what should be a seemingly simple program to write.
Initially, I wanted to build a basic app that the user would input a value into the text-box. Once a numerical value is placed and the button is clicked, then the number would be squared and replace the old value. A task like this, which would only involve less than 10 lines of code, was impossible with the countless errors I ran into when trying to piece together LEGO pieces together. “THIS NEEDS TO BE CONNECTED TO A VALUE BLOCK.”
In order to save the remaining brain cells I held onto after enduring the slow and arduous learning process of this program intended for third graders, I mustered up a program that contains my pent-up frustration with App Inventor as a whole. When the button is clicked, the phone will say “App Inventor is fun and intuitive!” Enjoy!
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