I decided to do an hour of code game in Scratch that I could grow my own plant! I adore the outdoors, and flowers have always stood for beauty, love, and tranquilly to me. I wasn’t sure what I was doing or where to begin at first. Fortunately, CodeSpeakLabs, the website I looked into, offered a detailed video tutorial! I gained knowledge of fundamental game principles, event-driven programming, and problem-solving techniques. Sometimes when I tested my coding, it was obvious that I hadn’t done it correctly! Fortunately, I could go back and repeat some of my actions on the video. Scratch makes coding more approachable for beginners by using graphic blocks rather than text-based grammar. 

I think knowing how to code is an essential skill in the modern world for a few reasons. First of all, it gives people the freedom to invent and create. Whether you’re creating software, a mobile application, or a website, coding enables you to realize your vision and have a real influence.

Second, learning to code helps with problem-solving and critical thinking. Writing code necessitates solving original challenges and dissecting difficult issues into smaller, more doable jobs. In many other disciplines and aspects of life, as well as computer science, this method of logical thinking and troubleshooting is useful.

Coding also encourages teamwork and communication. Teams of programmers collaborate to produce several projects in the linked world of today. In addition to enabling participation in group projects, learning to code teaches important abilities in project management, communication, and teamwork.

Additionally, learning to code offers up a wide range of job options. The need for competent programmers is increasing in a number of industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and entertainment. Be it cybersecurity, data analysis, or software development, knowing how to code well can greatly improve your employment opportunities and income.

Finally, coding fosters expression and creativity. Like writing, drawing, or performing an instrument, coding is a creative endeavour. It enables people to make inventive solutions to pressing issues in the real world, interactive games, and visually striking visualizations.

I think knowing how to code is a necessary ability for the twenty-first century. It gives people the ability to create, solve problems, work together, and develop. It also opens up intriguing job prospects in a digital landscape that is changing quickly.
Back in 2013 at the University of Regina, I enrolled in a computer science course that focused solely on coding using the intense numbers and letters on a website’s back end. While it was exciting for me at the time, it was also really challenging to understand. Children may truly exhibit their creative sides and become interested in the world of coding with something like Scratch.