visualprogrammingtool

noun
UK /ˈvɪʒuəl ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ tuːl/
US /ˈvɪʒuəl ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ tuːl/

A visual programming tool is a computer program that lets you build things by dragging and connecting blocks instead of typing code.

My little sister used a visual programming tool to make a game with colorful blocks.

SYNONYMS

block-based coding toolno-code builderdrag-and-drop programming environmentgraphical coding platform

RELATED WORDS

ScratchBlocklyflowchartcoding blocksprogramming

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software that shows a program's structure as pictures or diagrams.

The engineer opened the visual programming tool to see how the parts of the robot connected.

3. A learning app that teaches kids to code by snapping puzzle pieces together.

In class, we used a visual programming tool to make a cartoon cat dance.

4. A tool that lets people create apps without writing text commands.

He built a simple quiz app with a visual programming tool in one afternoon.