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Code.org App Lab

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Purpose
App Lab is a browser-based programming environment for making simple apps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org
Audience
The App Lab page lists ages 13 through 18, beginner level, and curriculum for grades 8 through 12.Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · code.org
Integrations
Curriculum activities use App Lab with BBC micro:bit and Adafruit Circuit Playground devices.Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org
Support
Code.org's help center directs users with App Lab questions to [email protected].Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.code.org
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington, United StatesRead 4 Oct 2026 · code.org
Founded
2013Read 4 Oct 2026 · code.org
Accessibility and language
The page lists text-to-speech, closed captioning, and Immersive Reader accessibility support and English as the supported language.Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org
Data mode
Data Mode manages persistent data in a key-value store.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.code.org
Deployment options
staticRead 23 Sep 2026 · code.org
Design and sharing
Users can design an app and share it through the tool.Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org
Design mode
App Lab includes Design Mode for creating user-interface screens.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.code.org
Full-stack runtime
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · code.org
Notable limitation
The App Lab page lists English as the supported language.Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org
Organization
CodeAI, formerly Code.org, describes itself as an education innovation nonprofit and says Code.org was launched in 2013.Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org
Platform requirements
The page lists laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets and says App Lab works in all modern browsers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org
Programming
Users can program in JavaScript using blocks or text.Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org
Programming model
App Lab primarily uses an event-driven model so interface elements can respond to events.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.code.org
Security and privacy
CodeAI says it collects the minimum data necessary, does not sell student information, and designs its tools to comply with COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR.Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org
Sharing controls
access_controlRead 23 Sep 2026 · code.org

Plans and prices

Free Free App Lab is free to use; the App Lab page lists no paid plans or usage limits. Read 11 Oct 2026 · code.org

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