Blocks, Blocks, and More Blocks-Based Programming

Abstract

Blocks-based programming is a common way to teach novices how to program. However, there are many block-based languages to choose from. This paper reviews Block-Based Programming Languages (BBPLs), takes a detailed look at a number of existing BBPLs including their features and comparing and contrasting these languages. Finally, through a number of research questions, this paper evaluates the current state of the art and points out areas for potential further research.

Authors

Ben Selwyn-Smith, Craig Anslow, Michael Homer

Published in

ACM SIGPLAN International Workshop on Programming Abstractions and Interactive Notations, Tools, and Environments (PAINT), 2022

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