Scratch 3 Programming Playground: Learn to Program by Making Cool Games
- 1h 48m
- Al Sweigart
- No Starch Press
- 2021
Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop programming language, is used by millions of first-time learners worldwide. Scratch 3 features an updated interface, new programming blocks, and the ability to run on tablets and smartphones, so you can learn to code on the go.
In Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you’ll learn to code by making cool games. Get ready to destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and run mazes! Each game includes easy-to-follow instructions with full-color images, review questions, and creative coding challenges. Want to add more levels or a cheat code? No problem, just write some code.
You’ll learn to make games like:
- Maze Runner, a maze navigation challenge
- Rainbow Lines, a dazzling animation program
- Asteroid Breaker, a space adventure game
- Basketball, a gravity-based game of hoops
- Brick Breaker, a remake of Breakout, the brick-breaking classic
- Platformer, a game inspired by Super Mario Bros.
Learning how to program shouldn’t be dry and dreary. With Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you’ll make a game of it!
Uses Scratch 3
About the Author
Al Sweigart is a celebrated software developer, programming teacher, and creator of a wildly popular Udemy Python course. A fellow at the Python Software Foundation, Sweigart is the author of several Python books for beginners, including the worldwide bestseller Automate the Boring Stuff with Python.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Getting Started with Scratch
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Rainbow Lines . . . in Space!
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Maze Runner
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Shooting Hoops with Gravity
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A Polished Brick Breaker Game
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Asteroid Breaker . . . in Space!
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Making an Advanced Platformer
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Where to Go from Here
