Scratch Programming For Beginners
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Scratch Programming
Have you been looking to learn programming, but aren't sure where to start? Maybe writing so many words and phrases seems daunting at first? Programming syntax is quite difficult, and for many people it feels slightly beyond them. Luckily, there's a solution. Scratch is a visual programming language. This means that you're able to code complex applications without as much as writing a single word of text. That also makes it ideal to teach kids with.If you try to teach your kids, say, C++, and start by explaining to them that "cin" means asking for the value of a variable... well, they're going to lose interest soon. On the other hand, if you start with Scratch's visual appeal, and show them that they can make a cute game with just a bit of effort, you're bound to keep their interest. For the same reason, Scratch is great if you're wanting to start out yourself. It can be hard to keep your own interest going if your progress is so slow every time. On the other hand, Scratch starts you out immediately. If you're looking to start out with programming, then Scratch is your best bet. This book will help introduce you to all of Scratch's nuances, teaching you all about how it works, what it does, and how it does it. We'll guide you through every step of the way. Starting out from... scratch. We'll go over installing Scratch and setting up the programming environment, to making your first simple programs. If you're ready to start out with programming, and using Scratch, or even if you just want to learn it for your kids, then let's dive right in!
Scratch Programming for Beginners
Think like a coder—the fun guide to Scratch programming for ages 8-12 Scratch is a visual computer language designed especially for kids, and Scratch Programming for Beginners is the perfect book to introduce kids to coding! It explains the fundamental concepts of Scratch in a kid-friendly way, and comes jam-packed with fun, creative activities. This book starts with the scratch programming basics, teaching kids what coding is, and all about the different tools they can use to build their own programs and games. Each chapter teaches a different aspect of coding, with exercises that get more challenging as they go, so kids can test their abilities and unleash their imagination. They'll even build their own game where they'll fight off a fire-breathing dragon! Inside Scratch Programming for Beginners, you'll find: No coding experience needed—This book is designed for coding beginners, with kid-friendly explanations, step-by-step instructions, and lots of pictures. Build a coding toolbox—Kids will build their own toolbox of skills, learning how to install and use Scratch, how to troubleshoot any pesky coding bugs with the Bug-Hunting Guide, and practice their Scratch programming lingo with a glossary of computer terms. Why Scratch?—Scratch uses blocks of code that fit together like puzzle pieces, so kids can watch how their code affects the program as they're building it. The fundamentals they'll learn in this book apply to other coding languages, too! Give kids the tools to build anything they can dream up, with a starter guide to scratch programming.
Coding in Scratch for Beginners
Get coding with a hands-on introduction to coding in Scratch. Step-by-step instructions will make Scratch second nature in no time. You'll be writing and directing your own programs in no time