Apple will make exceptions for education apps that can execute code, but I think your observation is good about iPads/tablets in general. They are not great dev

Apple will make exceptions for education apps that can execute code, but I think your observation is good about iPads/tablets in general. They are not great devices for keyboard-driven programming apps, unless you have a keyboard attached! You make a good point about syntax errors and the ergonomics of connecting blocks. My initial point was that Snap might not be the best option for high-school aged students. I can totally see it being really nice for younger students.