Digital Guide Development Workstation
This is a laptop used by developers to build the museum's digital guide app. It shows the behind-the-scenes work that makes your visit interactive and fun.
What does it do?
This workstation runs software like Xcode, which is used to create mobile apps. The app it builds is a digital guide that helps visitors explore the museum. You can see the project file structure on the left side of the screen and code in the middle. The error message at the bottom is a normal part of development — developers fix bugs and test again until the app works perfectly.
Who built it or used it?
This workstation is used by app developers and designers. They work together with museum curators to turn stories about exhibits into a digital experience. The developers write code, test the app, and make sure it works on different devices.
How does it work?
The developer writes code in a programming language like Swift (for iPhones) or Kotlin (for Android). The code tells the app what to show on the screen and how to respond when you tap a button. The app connects to a database of exhibit information, images, and audio. It also needs to be secure and respect your privacy.
Before and after
Before digital guides, visitors used paper maps and audio players. Now, with apps, you can watch videos, take quizzes, and choose your own path. The development workstation is where all that magic starts.
Modern version
Today, many museums use similar workstations to create apps. Some apps even use augmented reality to show 3D models of artifacts on your phone. The tools keep getting better, but the goal is the same: help you learn and have fun.
Connections
Next to find
- Look for a museum app on your phone or a tablet at the museum. Try using it to learn about an exhibit.
- Find another example of behind-the-scenes technology in a museum, like a security camera or a climate control panel.
- Ask a museum staff member how they create digital content. What tools do they use?
数字导览开发工作站
这是一台开发者用来构建博物馆数字导览应用的笔记本电脑。它展示了让你的参观变得互动和有趣的幕后工作。
它做什么？
这台工作站运行像Xcode这样的软件，用于创建移动应用。它构建的应用是一个帮助参观者探索博物馆的数字导览。你可以在屏幕左侧看到项目文件结构，中间是代码。底部的错误信息是开发过程中的正常部分——开发者修复错误并再次测试，直到应用完美运行。
谁构建或使用它？
这台工作站由应用开发者和设计师使用。他们与博物馆策展人合作，将关于展品的故事转化为数字体验。开发者编写代码、测试应用，并确保它在不同设备上正常工作。
它是如何工作的？
开发者用编程语言（如Swift用于iPhone，或Kotlin用于Android）编写代码。代码告诉应用在屏幕上显示什么，以及当你点击按钮时如何响应。应用连接到包含展品信息、图片和音频的数据库。它还需要确保安全并尊重你的隐私。
之前和之后
在数字导览之前，参观者使用纸质地图和音频播放器。现在，通过应用，你可以观看视频、参加测验并选择自己的路线。开发工作站就是所有魔法开始的地方。
现代版本
今天，许多博物馆使用类似的工作站来创建应用。有些应用甚至使用增强现实技术在手机上显示文物的3D模型。工具不断改进，但目标是一样的：帮助你学习和享受乐趣。
连接
下一步寻找
- 在你的手机或博物馆的平板电脑上找一个博物馆应用。尝试用它了解一个展品。
- 在博物馆里找另一个幕后技术的例子，比如安全摄像头或气候控制面板。
- 问一位博物馆工作人员他们是如何创建数字内容的。他们使用什么工具？