Does Scratch have any aspects of programming? Would you consider it similar to other programs like Python or C+ etc? Why or why not?

I have been wondering that a bunch lately.

Thanks!
DownsGameClub

I would. It teaches things like variables, and teaches the very first basic messages for programming. Pen also helps.

Just because it's block based doesn't mean that it's not programming . While it may not be a typical c, python, etc.'s definition of programming, it fits a technical description of giving a computer instructions and having it perform them.

The only difference between Scratch and traditional programming (Python, JS, C, take your pick) are the blocks. I think it helps newer people understand the basics to programming and lets more experienced people make awesome projects! (Just look at the featured section) So, yes I'd say Scratch IS programming!

Scratch is Turing-complete like other languages. It is imperative, so it is more similar to languages such as Python and C than languages such as Lisp. Scratch's programming features include variables, bracket-style control structures (c-blocks) and procedures (custom blocks). Features which Scratch doesn't have include object-oriented programming, functions (custom reporters) and first-class lists.

Also, it's C++, not C+.

i wouldn't consider scratch similar to python or anything like that but scratch teaches you how to program
so sure scratch is programming!