I noticed that code.org also used a block interface. Is this website copying?

Code.org is not a programming language but more of a national website and association to inspire people to code.

I noticed they use blocks and they also copy off of popular games like Angry Birds and Flappy Bird.

They just provide links to other programming websites. Many people like Angry Birds and Flappy Bird, so showing how to make games like those is a good way to attract people to the site.

vacuumfan7072 wrote:

I noticed they use blocks and they also copy off of popular games like Angry Birds and Flappy Bird.

They are in charge of Hour of Code— they made Scratch popular this December

No. There are multiple block programming languages. Scratch isn't the only one.

SunsethProductions wrote:

No. There are multiple block programming languages. Scratch isn't the only one.

Yup! Scratch is my favorite one, but there are many more.

Code.org uses Google Blockly. It is similar to Scratch but I would not call it a direct copy. MIT Android app inventor also uses the framework.

no tynker is a copycat

Blaze349 wrote:

no tynker is a copycat

you are saying scratch mods are copycats
its 30$ ITS GONNA BE LESSER… it's gonna be 10$ soon

001002003004 wrote:

Blaze349 wrote:

no tynker is a copycat

you are saying scratch mods are copycats
its 30$ ITS GONNA BE LESSER… it's gonna be 10$ soon

who cares Scratch is FREE!!!!

mah

vacuumfan7072 wrote:

mah

Actually, many websites use blocks.

No, they are inspired by Scratch.

startrist wrote:

vacuumfan7072 wrote:

mah

Actually, many websites use blocks.

Thanks for your input, but this thread is over a year old, so I think it's been resolved. Please don't bump old threads. Thanks!