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A computer also follows stepwise instructions to complete any task known as a
                  program. We can define a program as a set of systematic instructions that direct

                  the computer to do specific tasks and get the desired results. Programs are written
                  in a special language known as a programming language. The person who writes
                  these programs is known as a programmer.

                  In  this chapter, we will learn  about  Scratch. It is a block-based  programming

                  language.




                           WHAT IS SCRATCH?

                  Scratch is a visual programming language used to create computer

                  animation,  games  and stories.  Visual  programming means  that
                  rather than having to type the code (instructions), we use blocks with
                  codes that we put together to create our projects. This makes it easier

                  to get started. It enables us to see the results of our work quickly and
                  even includes graphics and sound to it.


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                           Scratch was created by Mitchel Resnick at the MIT Media Lab in 2007.       FACT






                            ADVANTAGES OF SCRATCH


                  Scratch is simple, easy to understand and learn. It is used more than many other
                  programming languages for the following reasons:

                      We don’t have to remember or type commands, we can just drag and drop
                      them as we desire.


                      Commands fit together like puzzle pieces, so we get clear visual hints about how
                      to combine them.

                      We can create animations, quizzes and stories.

                     We can create and share our Scratch project online on the Scratch website.




                                 In how many languages is Scratch available?







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