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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Programming Languages

 Introduction

            Programming is the language of computer systems; it is the process of telling a computer which tasks to perform and in what order. Scratch is a website designed for newcomers to programming to create simple animations or interactable commands. Other coding programs such as Python are used to develop software, task automation, websites, and data analysis. So each program his its own benefits and drawbacks.

Scratch

            This assignment marked the first time in my life that I ever used Scratch. Seeing the different commands available fills one’s imagination with ideas that may or may not surpass their current abilities. For example, when I opened the website and saw the little cat sprite, some ideas of acrobatics entered my imagination but since I was inexperienced with the website, my final product was nothing like I imagined. With practice and studying further, I am certain that I can enhance my performance using this program. I was able to overcome this by playing around with several of the functions and observing the functions of each one. With this, I was able to successfully create a simple, yet primitive animation.

When compared to the interactive learning found in the textbook, the content in the textbook was engaging as interaction simplifies the process of learning. When reading about the high-level language, it made it clear that I have a long way to go and am looking forward to witnessing my progress throughout this class and how much I have improved by the fifth week. At the moment, the easiest one to use is Scratch, but that is only due to the lack of experience in the generalities of programming.

 Scratch is very effective when making simple animations and even small interactable games. Python, on the other hand, is a high-level programming language that is dynamic and specializes in the rapid creation of programs and applications. In terms of popularity, I believe that C++, Java, and Python are the big three that are used in programming. But in my opinion, I believe that Python stands on top as the most popular one simply because it is regarded as being among the easiest coding programs for beginners to learn.

Conclusion

Upon engaging in this activity with Scratch, my interest has been piqued and I am now even more curious to learn the language of programming so I can perhaps create masterpieces in the future. Understanding the language of programming with Scratch or any other coding programs proves to be helpful in the long-run as it also opens the doors to high-paying jobs throughout the world. There is a lot of detail that goes into creating something special and it’s something that benefits anyone.

https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/961842939


 

References

What is python? executive summary. Python.org. (n.d.). https://www.python.org/doc/essays/blurb/

How long does it take to learn python? (+ tips for learning). Coursera. (n.d.). https://www.coursera.org/articles/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-python-tips-for-learning

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