The default output of Scratch being on the stage is a big step up from text as far as intuitiveness goes, and it allows beginners to accomplish a lot more with

The default output of Scratch being on the stage is a big step up from text as far as intuitiveness goes, and it allows beginners to accomplish a lot more with a lot less work. I'm not sure how it would work, but it would be very nice if Scratch emphasized creating functions and building with more advanced programming concepts. Last time I played with it, functions and "make your own block" were hard to access and not necessary for the target audience to make basic games. Although it's gotten smaller, I think it's Scratch's responsibility to close the gap between it and a "real" programming language.