Tech for Good Dublin: Introduction to App Development

Introduction to App Development - Why, What and How

Join us in the AIB Grafton Street branch on 18th Jan at 6pm to hear from Andy O'Sullivan (Liberty IT) and Megan Kelly (AIB) about their experiences in designing apps and training others in the tools and skills needed for app ideation and creation. Our speakers will discuss when it makes sense to build an app for your business or charity and how to get started building one yourself. We will cover a few different examples of non-profit or social impact apps and attendees will be provided with links to more information that they can explore or work with after the session.

Andy works for the innovation team in Liberty IT, and previously had the same role in AIB. An experienced engineer, he also lectures in app development and is the creator of the appsandbiscuits.com website for beginners' app development. In 2016 he released Simon's Green Army, an app for Irish football fans going to the Euros, and to advocate for the Dublin Simon Community. Amongst other topics, he'll discuss the tools you need to build apps - Android Studio, Apple's Xcode, along with where and how to start learning.

Megan currently works in AIB’s Digital Investments & Innovation team but has previously worked on their Online Banking, particularly the AIB Mobile App. She tells us that she often drives friends and family mad spending so much time observing the UX of various apps & websites. She has one ask of you before coming to our Meetup – have a second look around your local coffee shop and see if there is any interesting messaging or communication used. Although we’ll focus on online UX, inspiration can be found in many forms.

We will have time for questions and discussion after the speakers so bring along your ideas and take this opportunity to ‘Ask an Expert’. Everyone is welcome to this free event in the city centre, so tell your friends and colleagues too. Free tea, coffee and snacks will be available.