Summary
An exploration into the early development history of Scratch, looking through unreleased beta files from 2003 to 2006 to see how the platform evolved.
Highlights
Introduction and 2006 Versions00:00:00
An overview of Scratch's origins, moving from the known 2007 version back through 2006 to explore early interface changes and development iterations.
2005 Interface and Block Changes00:02:10
Exploration of the 2005 version, highlighting the absence of the Scratch Cat, rearranged block categories, different block logic, and the change from green flags to simple start and stop buttons.
2004 Summer Beta00:03:42
Examination of the 2004 summer version, which features a significantly different layout, a 'procs' category for early function-like blocks, and experimental paint and sound tools.
Scratch 0.1: The First Version00:05:48
The discovery of the very first Scratch prototype, featuring a horizontal block panel, a drop-down menu for categories, and early experimentation with visual coding styles.