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Scratch/Initial Setup/What is Scratch?
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This book will teach you the basics of programming using Scratch, a graphical programming language created by the MIT Media Lab. Scratch allows you to create 2D animations and games using many of the same concepts found in more advanced programming languages.
Features
You can make many projects easily using the Scratch programming language! Scratch uses blocks instead of lines of code to make programing easier for kids and beginners.