Scratch is a programming language and online platform designed for children and young people to learn. Scratch uses a block-based programming language, which helps users learn basic programming concepts before they start coding. Scratch makes programming easy in a visually rich environment and allows users to use their imagination to create visual objects, images, and animations.

One of the biggest advantages of Scratch is that it is free and accessible to use for learning. The Scratch platform is available on any web browser and does not require any programming knowledge. Therefore, Scratch is an ideal platform for children and young people to start learning programming.

However, there are some criticisms of Scratch. Some argue that Scratch provides limited programming experience due to its block-based programming language and does not adequately prepare users to transition to writing real code. Additionally, programs created in Scratch may run slowly and have limited functionality.

Despite these criticisms, Scratch is an excellent tool to help young people enter the world of programming and learn basic programming concepts. Scratch provides a good foundation for future programmers to develop their skills and also provides a platform for even those who are not interested in programming to create visually interesting projects.

they aren’t looking for guides right now
Also, did you write this with chatgpt? lol

Hello! It's great that you want to help out other Scratchers. However, I think we have enough guides in the forums at the moment. Please feel free to welcome new Scratchers on the group welcoming topic or on individual topics created by New Scratchers.

Other places that can always use more helpful Scratchers like you, are the "Help With Scripts“ and ”Questions About Scratch" areas - please use them as designed, by responding to topics created by folks with problems to solve

Finally, a really good place for Scratch guides is the Scratch Wiki - check it out and see if it's something you might like to work on. They have a number of guides - and great organization.