An intuitive software erector kit targeted at people new to programming, but with enough potential to stay useful once they've learned, inspired by HyperCard.
Syntax coloring should generate Scratch-like capsules for each fully recognized command, and pop up matching command capsules as you type. Same for expressions in command parameters etc. There should also be a "trough" on the side containing all available commands/functions, sorted into topics.
The idea is that it can be used like a regular text editor, but that the auto-completed text can also be used with the mouse to assemble code. That way beginners don't need to look up or remember command names, parameter labels etc.
uliwitness
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8 years ago
Syntax coloring should generate Scratch-like capsules for each fully recognized command, and pop up matching command capsules as you type. Same for expressions in command parameters etc. There should also be a "trough" on the side containing all available commands/functions, sorted into topics.
The idea is that it can be used like a regular text editor, but that the auto-completed text can also be used with the mouse to assemble code. That way beginners don't need to look up or remember command names, parameter labels etc.