Values & variables · 7 minutes of curiosity

A pocket with a name.

A variable gives a value a name. Set the variable first, then use its name to read the value later. You can change its value without changing its name.

Your mission: variables & assignment

Set score to 5 and make Bit say the value of score. Look at the variable watcher to see what is inside the pocket.

Main mission: 5
▦ BLOCK LAB · made for making

Build it: choose a toolbox category, drag blocks onto the canvas, then snap instructions inside when I press Run. Drop values into matching sockets. Edit words or numbers directly on their blocks.

Waking up the blocks…

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Inputs Try different values

Inputs give your program information. An “input” block reads a value by its exact name. Task checks use their own values.

From blocks to Python A bridge to your next adventure

Generate real Python from these blocks. The helper functions keep Bit’s messages familiar. Python has its own type rules; the Python trail explains them.

Start a fresh plan?

This replaces the blocks on this canvas. Download your project first if you want to keep a copy.

A little hint, please

Change the number in the set block to 5. Keep the value-of block so your program reads the variable.

How do I use these blocks?

Pick a category on the left to see its blocks. Drag a block onto the canvas. Instructions connect in a stack inside “when I press Run”. Rounded value blocks go into sockets. Change a field by selecting the word, number, or dropdown on the block.

Use the canvas zoom controls or Fit blocks if a stack goes out of view. Undo can bring back an accidental change. Disconnected blocks do not run. Your canvas saves here on this device.

Pack this idea for later: Assignment changes the value a name refers to. Names are case-sensitive: score and Score are different. Explore it in Python →

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