How to create a new program

1. Installation of Pocket Code

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At first, you need to install the Pocket Code app on your device. You can find the app by searching "Pocket Code" in the Google Play Store and download it by hitting "install". For this step a Google Account is required. Now your device will download and install the app. This step may take a while according to your internet connection.

2. Location of the app

After successfully downloading and installing Pocket Code you can find the app in the app drawer or on your home screen, depending on your device. You can easily take the app and place it anywhere you like.

3. Start the app

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When you open the app, you see different categories.

  • Projects on device
    • In this section you can find all your own projects which are saved on your device.
  • Catrobat community
    • Here you get examples of amazing Pocket Code programs, created by the community of Catrobat.
  • Most downloaded
    • In this category you can find the Pocket Code programs, which are downloaded the most.
  • Random projects
    • This shows you random projects uploaded on the Share.
  • Scratch remixes
    • There you can find ported programs from Scratch.

4. Create a new program

The forth step is to actually create a new program. To do that, you can press on the yellow plus-Button at the bottom right corner. Now you have to enter a project name and select whether your program should be landscape or not. By pressing "OK" the program is created.

5. Conclusion

You made it! You created your own new program. Go back one step in the Wiki to learn how to create a new object and much more.