scratch
- Scratch is a visual programming language that does not require users to type code. Instead, programmers build programs using pre-made colored blocks of code that represent instructions, and when joined together form scripts.
- Scratch was created by the lifelong kindergarten. It was first launched in 2007.
- Besides being fun and easy to use, what are some of the features of Scratch that make it an ideal programming language for beginners? (Don't just list the main reasons - give brief descriptions) the use of premade blocks of code sets it apart from most other programming languages.
- What platforms does Scratch work on? scratch provides a powerful platform (see pp .30-31) for exploring programming.
- What hardware devices can Scratch interact with? scratch projects can use extensions to interact with hardware devices
- How can Scratch be accessed? scratch can access webcam to layer images on a live video feed to create simple augmented reality applications