Lecturers from the TRPL Study Program at Polman Negeri Babel Train Yapensu Vocational School Students to Create Mobile Applications Without Coding
Group photo of lecturers from the Software Engineering Technology Study Program at Polman Negeri Babel with teachers and students of SMK Yapensu Sungailiat after training on creating mobile applications without coding.
The Software Engineering Technology (TRPL) Study Program at the Bangka Belitung State Manufacturing Polytechnic (Polman Babel) held a Community Service activity in the form of training on creating mobile applications without coding. The activity was attended by eleventh-grade Visual Communication Design (DKV) 1 students from SMK Yapensu Sungailiat on Friday (August 8, 2025).
The teaching team involved consisted of Indra Irawan, M.Kom., Bradika Almandin Wisesa, S.Kom., M.Kom., Putri Armilia Prayesy, M.Kom., Vivin Mahat Putri, M.Eng., and M. Syafrizal Zain, M.Kom. The training took place in the school's computer laboratory and was attended by 36 students.
The Head of the Community Service Team, Indra Irawan, M.Kom., when contacted on Tuesday (August 12, 2025), explained that the training aimed to equip students with the skills to create mobile applications without coding. Furthermore, the activity also honed students' creativity through challenges in designing attractive and functional applications.
"This training provides students with hands-on experience in creating applications that can be installed and used on personal devices. Its purpose is not only to transfer knowledge and skills relevant to developments in information technology, but also to foster students' innovative spirit," said Indra.
He added that this training provides students with the initial skills to be confident in creating useful digital works. "Hopefully, they can develop these skills, both for school needs and future business opportunities," he said.
In this training, students used the Glide Apps platform to create mobile applications without writing code. The project involved a daily activity app that helps organize and record daily activities.
As part of the creative learning, students were challenged to design the most creative app possible. Interestingly, the resulting app can be installed directly on each student's mobile phone, so their work can be used immediately.
Team member Vivin Mahat Putri, M.Eng., expressed her hope that this challenge would continue to hone the students' creativity. "With the skills to create apps without coding, they can be more confident in facing the world of work and the digital creative industry," she said.
Sartono, S.E., S.Pd., Vice Principal for Curriculum at SMK Yapensu Sungailiat, expressed his appreciation for this activity. He considered this training to be highly effective in improving students' digital skills because the material was easy to follow, applicable, and the results were immediately usable.
In fact, during the student presentation session, one application stood out for its creative design and engaging features, further motivating participants to continue innovating in the digital technology field," he concluded.
