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: Visit scratch.mit.edu and click "Create" in the top menu to open a blank project. While you can code without an account, creating one allows you to save and share your work. scratchmitedu-projects-editor-tutorial-getstarted
The "Getting Started" tutorial in the Scratch Project Editor is the official entry point for anyone new to coding. Developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT, Scratch uses a "block-based" visual language that eliminates the need for typing code, making it highly accessible for beginners. Phase 1: Accessing the Editor Your browser has Javascript disabled
: Download the Scratch Desktop app if you need to work without an internet connection. Phase 2: Understanding the Interface The editor is divided into three primary functional areas: While you can code without an account, creating
: The visual output where your "Sprites" (characters/objects) come to life. Phase 3: Your First Coding Sequence
: The workspace where you drag and snap blocks together to build "scripts".
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