Scratch

Scratch is a programming language designed to help children learn programming basics. To use it (assuming you have downloaded the program) , drag blocks into the scripting area and connect them together to make scripts that tell a sprite what to do.

Try out this script!

when gf clicked
say [Scratch is cool!] for (2) secs
repeat (10)
turn ccw (10) degrees
end

Hardmath123 wrote:

It's also the epicest website on the internet in my opinion. 

+Infinity
EDIT: changed 1 to Infinity to show my true feelings.

Last edited by technoboy10 (2012-03-07 09:42:04)

The program is basically a user-friendly drag-n-drop interface for making your programs.  Snapping blocks together will make them run from top to bottom.  "hat blocks" (blocks that can't be placed below other blocks, like "when green flag clicked" or "when [space] key pressed") run the script beneath them when certain events happen.

For instance: click the default Scratch Cat sprite and put this script in

when gf clicked
change x by (5)
wait (1) secs
say [Hello World!] for (2) secs
change x by (-5)

Then click the green flag (upper right hand corner).  The sprite shoudl move right 5 pixels, wait one second, say "Hello World!" for 2 seconds, and then move back.  Using more scripts and more intricate coding, it is possible to make a wide assortment of projects, from animations to games.  You can share them online to receive praise, criticism, and help from the Scratch community.

Basically, It's a place where you
Imagine
Program
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That pretty much sums it up in 3 words. It's also the scratch slogan/catchphrase thing