Scratch is a visual programming platform designed to help children, teens, and beginners learn coding and create interactive projects. Using an easy-to-understand block-based interface, users can make animations, games, and interactive stories without writing any code directly.
On Scratch, users simply drag and arrange code blocks to give commands to characters (sprites) and objects in their projects. This allows anyone, even those with no prior programming experience, to develop skills in computer logic, creativity, and problem-solving.
Scratch also supports social collaboration—users can share their projects with the Scratch online community, give feedback, and view and modify other people’s projects. This makes Scratch a fun and educational tool for anyone who wants to begin their journey in coding.
Scratch adalah platform pemrograman visual yang dirancang untuk memudahkan anak-anak, remaja, dan pemula dalam belajar coding dan membuat proyek interaktif. Dengan menggunakan antarmuka berbasis blok yang mudah dipahami, pengguna dapat membuat animasi, permainan, dan cerita interaktif tanpa perlu menulis kode secara langsung.
Di Scratch, pengguna cukup menggeser dan menyusun blok-blok kode untuk memberikan perintah pada karakter (sprite) dan objek dalam proyek mereka. Hal ini memungkinkan siapa saja, bahkan yang tidak memiliki pengalaman sebelumnya dalam pemrograman, untuk mengembangkan keterampilan logika komputer, kreativitas, dan pemecahan masalah.
Scratch juga mendukung kolaborasi sosial—pengguna dapat membagikan proyek mereka ke komunitas online Scratch, memberikan umpan balik, serta melihat dan memodifikasi proyek orang lain. Ini menjadikan Scratch sebagai alat yang menyenangkan dan edukatif bagi siapa saja yang ingin memulai perjalanan mereka dalam dunia coding.
Welcome to this episode where we’ll discuss basic code in Scratch to control characters! Scratch is a visual programming language that is perfect for beginners, especially kids and those just starting to learn programming. Here, you can create animations, games, and interactive projects using easy-to-understand coding blocks.
In this episode, we’ll learn the basic steps to control a character or sprite in Scratch:
- Choosing and Setting Up a Character (Sprite):
First, we’ll explore how to choose a character (called a sprite) in Scratch. You can pick from a variety of pre-made characters or create your own using the built-in image editor. - Moving the Character with Code Blocks:
We’ll start with the basics of movement! You’ll learn how to use code blocks to move the character. For example, the “move 10 steps” block moves the character forward, or “glide” can make movement smoother and more natural. - Control Movement Using Keyboard Input:
You’ll also learn how to make the character move based on keyboard input. For example, using the “when key pressed” block, you can make the character move left, right, up, or down when certain keys are pressed. - Animation and Costume Changes:
Beyond movement, you can also animate your character by changing its costume. In Scratch, each sprite can have multiple costumes, and you can switch between them to create animation effects like walking or jumping. - Interaction with the Environment and Objects:
We’ll discuss how to make your character interact with other objects in the Scratch world. For example, when the character touches an object, it can perform actions like stopping or collecting an item. - Making the Character Jump:
Learn how to add jumping actions for your character using code that involves vertical movement and coordinates. You’ll understand how to create a fun jumping effect for your character in a game or animation!
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of how basic Scratch code can be used to control a character interactively. With these simple steps, you’ll be able to create projects like games or animations that run directly within Scratch.