Learn how to make an app—from idea to launch
Resources for making your first app.
MVP
A scaled-back version of an app that's released publicly to gain feedback.
Read moreFeeling overwhelmed? Start with the 6-Step Intro Guide.
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Terms you should know
User Experience
The experience users have with a product, especially in terms of how easy or pleasing it is to use.
Read moreFlow Diagram
Illustrates the path a user would take to navigate through your app.
Read moreTools you might need
About the manual
Hi, I’m Kim! I’m the founder of BOURN and the creator behind this website, The App Makers Manual (formally How to Make an App). It’s a new and growing resource for beginners centered around how to make an app, from idea to launch.
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There’s a lot of ground to cover, so every week I’ll be releasing articles, terms, tools, and more in the official newsletter, The A.M. Dispatch. I hope this manual helps you move forward with your app idea by making the process a little bit easier to digest.