Scratch is a programming language intended to make programming easier to learn for novice programmers. Scratch also packages all the programming power and punch needed to meet the programming needs of most computer enthusiasts and fans. Scratch Programming for Teens provides all the instructions that programmers should first get up and running quickly with Scratch. When you learn how to program with Scratch, you'll learn the principles of programming and techniques that you can later be applied to other programming languages like Microsoft Visual Basic and AppleScript. is an author, educator, and IT professional with over 18 years experience in information technology, including roles as an automation analyst, technical manager, technical support analyst, automation engineer and security analyst. His works published include AppleScript Studio Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Programming for the Absolute Beginner, and DarkBASIC Programming for the Absolute Beginner.