Appendix B. What Next?

Learning how to become a good programmer takes time and effort. It means putting in the hours necessary to learn the fundamental techniques involved in developing computer application projects. Scratch provides an excellent platform for getting started. It provides a friendly and fun environment in which to learn. A good understanding of Scratch programming will prepare you to make the jump to other programming languages like Visual Basic, AppleScript, C++, and so on.

Learning Scratch requires commitment. By making your way through to the end of this book, you have demonstrated this commitment. Although this book has certainly taught you a lot about Scratch and programming in general, there is still much more to be learned.

To become a world-class programmer, you need to continue your programming education. You need to continue to experiment and learn as much as you can about Scratch. Do not think of this book as the end of your Scratch programming education. Instead, think of it as the beginning. Over the coming weeks and months, you should continue developing new Scratch projects. You should also keep an eye on the different forums hosted on the Scratch website to learn from the experiences of others. Better yet, consider becoming an active member of the Scratch community.

To help you further your understanding of Scratch and to become a better programmer, this appendix provides a list of websites and supplemental reading materials that you can turn to as you continue to develop and hone your programming skills.