Scratch is a free block-based programming language for children aged 7 and up developed by the MIT Media Lab. Scratch is available in two versions: online and offline. It’s a programming language, a creative tool, and a community of Scratch creators that are eager to create and share their diverse works.
How Does Scratch Programming Work?
Students would pull code blocks from a drawer (seen in green below) and drop them into an editor when using Scratch 3.0. (the centre panel). The blocks would then be organized in a code instruction sequence. When the youngsters are ready to run their code, they will be able to see the results of their work on the stage immediately away (outlined in red). The youngsters can then test or develop their code based on the observed output.
Why is Scratch a Great Place to Start for Beginner Coders?
Easy:
It’s simple since all young hackers have to do is drag and drop the blocks into the desired sequence. The order in which the blocks are placed determines how the computer will execute the code. To help the young developer, even more, the design of each block already indicates how and when each block might be used. If there is a groove on the top or bottom of a block, it can be used to connect other blocks. There is no way to connect to that area of the block if there are no grooves. The colours of the blocks also assist young programmers in associating specific blocks with specific computer principles.
Fun:
It’s entertaining since any code can be displayed in real-time within the same interface. All of the action takes place on the stage. The creative team at MIT Media Lab has added several charming and endearing sprites to Scratch 3.0, which will capture any child’s mind.
Robust:
Scratch is robust because, as a programming language, it not only offers a wealth of interesting features, but also closely approaches the behaviour of full-featured, full-syntax languages like Python, JavaScript, and Java. Scratch 3.0 is based on JavaScript and HTML and was developed in partnership between the MIT Media Lab and Google.
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