Summary
A chronological review of the early development iterations and interface changes of the Scratch programming language.
The Evolution of Scratch: From Prototypes to Early Versions
Highlights
Scratch 0.1: The First Prototype
The inaugural Scratch prototype featured a horizontal block panel, a category selection drop-down menu, and initial experiments in visual coding.
Early Development and 2006 Versions
An overview tracing Scratch's origins, moving from the 2007 version back to 2006 to analyze early development iterations and interface modifications.
2005 Interface and Block Changes
The 2005 version notably lacked the Scratch Cat, featured rearranged block categories, unique block logic, and utilized simple start and stop buttons instead of the iconic green flag.
2004 Summer Beta
This version introduced a distinct layout, an experimental 'procs' category for early function blocks, and preliminary paint and sound tools.