Scratch Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition

by Sean McManus

Overview

The Scratch programming language is widely used in schools and on the Raspberry Pi. Its drag-and-drop commands make it an ideal language for all ages to learn to program. And this popular book, Scratch Programming in easy steps, now fully updated for Scratch 3, is packed with ideas and games that illustrate what's possible with Scratch.

Scratch makes it easy to create your own games, animations, music, art or applications. It's the perfect way to learn programming because it takes away a lot of the complexity. That means you can focus on having great ideas and bringing them to life. With Scratch Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition as your companion, you'll learn how to:

Build games that require skill, knowledge or quick fingers

Add music

Create eye-catching visual effects

Keep score

Avoid common pitfalls and learn how to fix bugs

Scratch Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition will help you to get creative and become a super Scratcher!

Table of Contents:

1. Introducing Scratch


2. Drawing with Scratch


3. Spiral Rider


4. Super Dodgeball


5. Space Opera


6. Quiz Break


7. Evil Robot


8. Space Swarm


9. Physical computing with Scratch


10. Seven shorties


11. Making and sharing projects

Product Details

BN ID:	2940163110421
Publisher:	In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date:	12/12/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Sean McManus writes inspiring books about business and technology. His books include Cool Scratch Projects in easy steps and Web Design in easy steps and he has written for magazines including The MagPi, Raspberry Pi Geek, and Internet Magazine. Sean is also a Code Club volunteer.