Programming for All Ages
Buch, Englisch, 364 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 7337 g
ISBN: 978-1-4842-1945-4
Verlag: Apress
Scratch is visual language that even young children can master. and makes computer programming as easy as dragging and dropping graphical blocks that represent programming commands, eliminating the traditional stumbling blocks of typing and syntax errors. With a drag-and-drop interface that runs in any web browser, and on devices from iPads to PCs to Macs to Microsoft Surface tablets, Scratch is an easily accessible way to enter the world of computer programming. This book teaches how to use Scratch in a fun and simple way that relies on examples and learning by doing. Progressing from simple three-block scripts that move a character across the screen to complex projects that involve motion, sound, and user input, this book:
- Imparts a thorough understanding of the Scratch interface.
- Shows how to create a range of Scratch projects, including simple games.
- Builds a solid foundation for future programming in other languages
- Navigate the Scratch interface
- Create sprites and backdrops
- Learn programming skills good in all languages
- Program simple games and animations
- Share programs with friends worldwide
Scratch for Absolute Beginners is intended for complete beginners to the world of computer programming and the Scratch language. Learning to program in Scratch is an easy and fun way for anybody seven years and older to learn about computer programming. Scratch's drag-and-drop interface in a web browsermakes the book easy and accessible to young children and adults alike.
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Introduction.- Part I: Learning the Basics.- 1. Getting to Know the Scratch Interface.- 2. Meet the Cat.- 3. Make the Cat Move.- 4. Make the Cat Draw.- 5. The Playful Cat.- 6. The Noisy Cat.- Part II: Becoming a Programmer.- 7. Advanced Concepts.- 8. Variables.- 9. Lists.- 10. Webcam Interaction.- 11. Broadcast Interaction.- 12. Create Your Own Blocks.- 13. Answers.- 14. Conclusion.