Build & Launch

Build and Launch Functional Apps with Thunkable & Xano

Live online instructor-led course delivered in English

Duration: 3.5 days (24.5 hours)

Build your own app

What you'll learn

The Business Case

Make an informed decision to build an app:

  • Formulate a strong business case
  • Understand the impact of app scope and target audience on design
  • Apply best practices in requirements gathering

Databases

Connect a host database to store data and enable your app to scale:

  • Fundamentals of relational databases - tables, endpoints
  • Design and deploy a database using Xano
  • CRUD - Create, Read, Update, Delete data

Develop & Launch

Building an app is only the first step - it has to be launched and supported:

  • Build and test an app using Thunkable's intermediate features
  • Launch a functional app in the market
  • How to effectively manage support for a live app

Course Content

This course builds on the knowledge gained in the Essentials course.

Topic
Details

Recap

  • Quick review of information learned on the Essentials course

Deveoping a business case

  • Is there a need?
  • Requirements gathering
  • What solutions already exist?

App design

  • Private use vs. in-house
  • User interface
  • App navigation

Xano databases

  • Designing a dataset
  • Tables, indexes, endpoints

Intermediate Thunkable

  • Intermediate components and blocks
  • Reusability

Testing & debugging

  • Making sure your app works
  • Handling exceptions

Market launch strategies

  • Marketing & promotion
  • Word of mouth

Building with Thunkable is like building with Lego - just drag and drop

Course Prerequisites

This course assumes you have gained a basic knowledge of no-code development.

  • Must have completed the Essentials course OR have prior experience with Thunkable or a similar no-code platform
  • Fluent in English (the course will be delivered exclusively in English)
  • Access to a PC or laptop running Windows 11 with Chrome, Edge, Mozilla, or an equivalent Apple computer running Safari
  • Phone (Android or iPhone)
  • Interest in app development, automation, starting a business, or pursuing a career in information technology

Next Available Dates

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to Thursday, May 22, 2025

14:00-22:00 UK, 09:00-17:00 EST, 06:00-14:00 PST

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