Programming Languages

Using Scratch to build a kid-friendly storyboard gave me a cakewalk illusion. Building in Scratch was very stressful, even with the ease of dragging and dropping the blocks. After watching my son create in Scratch for a while now, the second assumption is that Scratch is easy because it is built for kids. (I clearly forgot about his crying fits!) Using Scratch took a lot of focus, dedication, and emotional intelligence. Ultimately, the grueling short story built using Scratch brought feelings of acceptance of personal limitations and excitement to overcome the next technological obstacle.

Scratch Versus Computer Language

            Using scratch proved more difficult with the simplicity of coded blocks than doing the participation activities using computer language. Reading Vahid & Lysecky’s (2019) book, Computing Technology for All, seeing how ones (1) and zeros (0) created coding for input (01), adding (11), output (10), and stop (00) was easily understood for writing machine language (2.8). Python was easier to understand variables because each command could be seen, whereas variables and if-then blocks were avoided while using Scratch and incomprehensible. Mathematics has always been a strong skill that made assembly language simple and placing blocks using Scratch harder when the English words could be read easily.

Types of Programming Languages & Differences

Machine language only uses ones (1) and zeros (0) to build assembly readable language for humans to understand easily. Machine language can be short, like 21 ones and zeros to form a three-letter word, or extremely long when making one written sentence. Assembly programming language is a blend of both machine language and Python. One part of an assembly programming language uses readable English words to exchange into short coding that the computer can decipher and is difficult without background knowledge of machine or Python language (Baldwin et al., 2016). Python makes machine and assembly language easier by using variables the computer can understand and easily read or type.

Easiest Programming Language to Use

Python is the easiest programming language because one can input single command words and variables to receive an output quickly without thinking too much. With a mind that analyzes and breaks everything down, Python helps to slow the human-computer brain and encourages conciseness. According to Jonatan Blaine, a Department of Defense financial management professional’s article, “Python is the most versatile and powerful coding language” to simplify complex data faster (p. 64). Python is the snake that would bite using simple words to tell the computer what to expose right before the eyes. Python is as simple as if ‘try’ then ‘learn’; ‘learn = Python.’

??? Want to Play With Scratch's Simple Python Code ???

Let's see how many of us can make a crazy story even more child like. Do you have an idea you can add to my Scratch? Do you have any funny saying from your children, nieces, or nephews? Let's build a new story together. Just remember, keep it kid friendly!!!

https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1021828665

Python is The Most Popular

            Python is the most popular programming language because of its interchangeability. Python can be used for mathematics like a calculator, create reports, and even help developers like using Scratch. The storyboard created using Scratch’s Python-based blocks helped to create words and sounds, change scenes, and even manipulate sprite characters. The storyboard can be seen on Scratch. Building from code was not easy, but it sure was fun making mistakes and learning from them.

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Thank you for your response. Although I did not make my URL painfully obvious, the scratch storyboard can be seen embedded and reached by clicking on the Scratch link!