We can build new programming languages that people will teach, learn, and use: Scratch 3.0 in August

When I come out with blog posts saying that we need new programming languages (like this one), I regularly get a bunch of skepticism.  People will only use industry-approved languages, says one argument.  We need to teach the languages that exist, says another.

Then I just reply, “Scratch.”  It’s real programming, it’s popular, and it’s taught around the world.  We ought to study how Scratch succeeded.  One key insight: Don’t beat your head against the traditional CS1 teachers.  There’s a lot more people to teach, and not everyone has to become a software developer.

A new version of Scratch is coming this August!

Source: 3 Things To Know About Scratch 3.0 – The Scratch Team Blog – Medium