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At least the previous iteration so much about “completing” anything. It didn’t use the gamification-like mechanisms (“challenges”). And it was not “not real” pr
by KarlKemp 5y ago
At least the previous iteration so much about “completing” anything. It didn’t use the gamification-like mechanisms (“challenges”). And it was not “not real” programming. It left out a lot of the complexity of a project and focused on writing source code, the very heart of the definition of programming.
I use them the way I use the REPL in languages that have it: to quickly try out an idea, or to improvise some single-purpose one-off data munging.
- mattcwilson 5y agoI worked for an edu tech startup that built a series of playgroundbooks for learning robotics programming. It is a solid, top-tier learning environment for kids and beginners. Apple has high standards for content you produce in a playgroundbook if you want to be in the main subscription set. And that pays off big time in the lesson sizes, the consistency, and the accessibility of the material no matter which publisher