Introduction STEM education has become mainstream worldwide, with beginner programming tools like Scratch and Python widely offered as after-school courses for children. Many parents wonder whether young kids need to start learning programming at an early age. What long-term gaps will appear between children who receive coding training and those who never touch programming? This…
1. What Is Python? Python is a universal text-based programming language created by a Dutch engineer and widely used worldwide. It is completely different from the block-based visual tool Scratch. Instead of drag-and-drop graphics, Python uses concise, readable English syntax. Learners type code manually to build all kinds of functional programs.Python has both desktop offline…
1. What is Scratch? Scratch is a free block-based coding platform developed by MIT Media Lab for children aged 6 to 16. Unlike text-based programming languages such as Python or C++, Scratch replaces complex syntax and typing with colorful drag-and-drop code blocks. Kids do not need to memorize complicated commands. By stacking visual blocks, they…
