Introduction
Scratch is a visual programming language that provides a rich learning environment for people of all ages. It allows you to create interactive, media-rich projects, including animated stories, book reports, science projects, games, and simulations. Scratch’s visual programming environment enables you to explore areas of knowledge that would otherwise be inaccessible. It provides a full set of multimedia tools you can use to create wonderful applications, and you can do so more easily than with other programming languages.
In many ways, Scratch promotes problem-solving skills—important in all areas of life, not just programming. The environment provides immediate feedback, allowing you to check your logic quickly and easily. The visual ...
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