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Introducing Variables and Building Blocks
This learning JavaScript test will take you through the following concepts. You can also watch the presentation learning video to gain an overview of the concepts and coding covered in this section.
Lesson Content
- What is a variable?
- HTML5 Canvas
- How do you create a universe? Start by creating a block (see challenge)
- Understand the fabric of the universe you are working with (coordinate system)
- Creating blocks
- Understanding variables
- User Input examples
- The ‘prompt’ command to obtain user input
- Where does JavaScript go (in an HTML page)
- Analyse and Tinker: Examples from real live games
Click here and scroll down for the challenges related to the video or try it yourself below:
Trinket Challenge
The four block JavaScript challenge
A single block has been generated using JavaScript. Your challenge is to generate four blocks, equal in size, and seperated from each other by a few cm, on the screen.
Now, see if you can create a 'T'
Now, that you understand the principles of computer coordinates (and if you're not sure, please watch this video, see if you can create a T on the screen