block-based coding

noun
UK /blɒk beɪst ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /blɑk beɪst ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Block-based coding is a way to make computer programs by snapping colorful blocks together like puzzle pieces.

My little sister learned block-based coding by dragging blocks to make a cat dance on the screen.

SYNONYMS

visual programmingdrag-and-drop codingblock codinggraphical programming

RELATED WORDS

Scratchcodingprogrammingalgorithmpuzzle pieces

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A teaching method that uses visual blocks instead of typing text to introduce kids to computer science.

The school uses block-based coding in its after-school club for beginners.

3. A style of software development where pre-made code blocks are combined to build apps quickly.

The game was built with block-based coding so the team could finish it fast.

4. A beginner-friendly way to create animations and games without learning a programming language first.

He made his first animation using block-based coding before moving on to Python.