computer studies

computer studies

1. python

   • what do I know?
     • can be used to create simple games
       • and the raspberry pie uses this language
     • is a beginners programming language
     • you use # to make a comment
       • to tell other people reading you code what is what
     • variables,
       • like a folder name=hello for example
     • two German guys made it up

2. app inventor

   • what do I know?
     • can use it to create android apps
     • has a block programming system
     • you create the interface before you program your app
       • is good because it helps you visualise your app
     • has a user friendly gui
       • but has bugs that need fixing
     • has an emulator to check your app works
       • very good because not many people have an android
     • i also used it to create the hello pur app
       • this was an easy app to make
     • I used it to create the paint pot app
     • you can add buttons camera etc to your app with it
       • can also use canvases with it to make the app has a drawing element
         • i used this in the hello pur app
     • it doesn't work and needs fixing
       • wont launch on some computers
     • the block programming element isn't logical
     • has bugs in it
       • they need to be fixed so users can program effectively