Scratch is a new programming language developed at M.I.T. and specifically geared towards kids. Instead of using the conventional syntax based methodology, Scratch employs colorful building blocks (objects) which users can drag and drop. Each of these blocks has different attributes, and when combined with other blocks, users can alter the functionality of their program [...]
What have we here? It looks like O’Reilly – of O’Reilly Media, not Bill O’Reilly – has opened up its internet ports to all those who are interested in getting an education in technology. O’Reilly School of Technology offers a variety of online courses ranging from programming to system administration to web development. You can’t [...]
I officially closed phrostbyte.net today. Phrostbyte holds a certain amount of sentimental value to me. It was an ugly site when it was up, but it was completely original. I wrote the site entirely by hand in html, which I learned as I went along. Later, I added things like javascript and CGI, skills that [...]