Scratch

i think it might be nice if one could see a more syntax orientated description of the code blocks

ie be able to switch views between the blocks -which would remain the main approach - and a more language orientated code view of some sort

i guess thats happening at some level - the meaning of the blocks gets translated into smalltalk - but i would think showing accurate smalltalk is maybe too heavy?

yet i think it might help kids transition in into other langauges if they could see a language orientated translation of the blocks, when they are ready 

i guess you could offer various BASIC (i know smalltalk purists probably hate BASIC), or Java like, or other langauge, translations 

(Jens' Chirp version, with the export script to XML option, sort of suggests the code view is possible)

important that this be editable i think - so the blocks and the language code/view would reflect each other

ie a little like the source / design view of web authoring

Alice offers a hybrid code / language view - maybe thats a thought - but i'd suggest a sort of alternate view / way to edit script

for kids ready to move on, it could add some more 'height'

also, after a while, might be a more succint and efficient way to handle scripts -
the blocks would offer a constant learning environment (and safety net) for the language constructs as well

also, option to resize the script window - why constrain the view if its a "visual programming" approach?

Last edited by costellorob (2008-04-12 01:55:51)