What Language Is Scratch

Before Scratch 2.0, it was coded with Squeak (a version of Smalltalk). Now, it’s programmed with Adobe Flash (which is based on ActionScript). Phosphorus converts Scratch projects into Javascript so certain projects can run faster.

What language is Scratch written in?

Scratch is written in Squeak, an open-source implementation of the Smalltalk-80 language. The Scratch source code is best explored using the browser and other tools inside the Squeak programming environment.

Does Scratch use Python?

Trivia. Scratch 2.0 used Python as its back-end, or server-side code. This means that pages on the site (such as a studio or profile page) is produced by Python code. Between Python and the front-end is Django, a Python library for creating large database-driven websites.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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