Swift Playgrounds, the land of coding

In PLP we have been doing some coding using the Swift Playgrounds app. So far we have learnt commands, functions, fixing bugs, patterns and loops. Of course we have all faced some challenges like, getting stuck on a level and having heaps of bugs. But after a while -between 10 minutes and 30 minutes or even 80 minutes- we got it done. The levels were fun yet challenging. Although at the beginning the levels were easy and fun, after a while they got harder and longer and more confusing. We all got it though. We have now learnt, more or less, how to do simple coding commands. I am going to add some pictures I took of myself at the end of a couple of the levels.

The idea of coding is maybe a bit harder then it actually is. For example, when you hear the word coding what do you think of? Before our coding unit began and when we were told we were doing a coding unit, I instantly thought of lines filled with numbers and letters and symbols (ie. ndyj5372’fjiwhejrh’dhsjdy6384?’fhrjdhekdh) 😳. But now I think of, words put into commands and functions and all the stuff that now makes sense that didn’t before. So now what once was -ndyj5372’fjiwhejrh’dhsjdy6384?’fhrjdhekdh- is now ToggleSwitch() or MoveForward(). It all makes sense now and at the beginning before you know what coding really is, you think it’s scary and impossible and that only pros can do it, but with Swift Playgrounds, anyone can code.

Think of it this way, when Apple brought out thenSwift Playgrounds app they made it so that any kid, teenager, young, middle-aged or old adult, who was willing to try, be able to code. If you have the human brain, and you have a willingness to try, Swift Playgrounds is a great way to learn how to code.

P.S. And just so everyone is aware, no, Taylor Swift does NOT own and did not create Swift Playgrounds.