Scratch Programming: How to make a Simple Chat Bot with Scratch

by Blessing Oghuvwu (M.Eng)

Scratch is a Visual Programming language. It is a platform for nonprogrammers to venture into the programming world with memorizing the characters of high level language called syntax. It is a gateway into programming and allows its user to experience the creative power to writing code called scripts. This book teachers readers how to develop a virtual robot called chatbot. On completion this bot will have the capability to respond to messaged writing by a human being. It can be given a touring test in order to know if more improvement need to be done.
The book stats by explaining to readers what a chatbot bot is. Then the various inputs and outputs used in programming are explained, showing how they are used.
Principal programming operations like if/else are explained. Also variables are explained. Step by-step pictorial guide on how to use variables and programming operations in scratch are given and explained. Exercises are given to help readers assess progress.

24 pages, Paperback

Published March 24, 2023