Learn how to make an app—from idea to launch
Resources for making your first app.
Flow Diagram
Illustrates the path a user would take to navigate through your app.
Read moreFeeling overwhelmed? Start with the 6-Step Intro Guide.
Latest articles
Terms you should know
MVP
A scaled-back version of an app that's released publicly to gain feedback.
Read moreUser Interview
A user research technique used to get qualitative information from existing or potential users.
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.