Source code and object code

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pratyush satapathy

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Feb 14, 2019, 10:34:02 PM2/14/19

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Hello, world

1. I am clear of the fact that Source code is the block images but then coming to in .aia file should I be submitting .scm and .bky files as my source code?HH

2. How do I get the object code for application developed on MIT app inventor?

Thanks are in due. Expecting a reply on urgent basis.

ABG

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Feb 15, 2019, 9:51:53 AM2/15/19

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1. I am clear of the fact that Source code is the block images but then coming to in .aia file should I be submitting .scm and .bky files as my source code?HH

Source code has two functions ... For people to read, and for machines to read and compile or execute. The project->Export menu item gives you the .aia source file, which (short of 7zip surgery) is good only for Project->Import on another server or user account. The .scm and .bky files might be interesting, like taking apart an alarm clock, but they are not meant to be exposed to usual developers.

Block images are necessary but not sufficient for debugging, as the Designer component Attributes are important too.

2. How do I get the object code for application developed on MIT app inventor?

The Build menu in a project Designer page would create a downloadable .apk file, the Android equivalent of object code.