visualprogrammingexercise

noun
UK /ˈvɪʒuəl ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ ˈeksəsaɪz/
US /ˈvɪʒuəl ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ ˈeksərsaɪz/

A visual programming exercise is a fun task where you build a program by snapping picture blocks together.

For homework, we did a visual programming exercise to make a cat dance on the screen.

SYNONYMS

block-based coding taskdrag-and-drop coding activityvisual coding practicegraphical programming drill

RELATED WORDS

ScratchBlocklycoding blocksalgorithmsprite

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A classroom activity where students solve problems using picture-based coding tools.

The teacher gave us a visual programming exercise about making a maze game.

3. A practice problem designed to teach logic through visual coding blocks.

This visual programming exercise helps you learn loops by repeating a smiley face.

4. A hands-on task in a visual coding app used to build simple animations or games.

Our visual programming exercise was to animate a rocket flying to the moon.