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visual programming language

Programming language written graphically by a user

EntityQ683111

Also known as VPL · graphical language · visual language · block coding · block-based coding · graphical programming language

Subclass of: visual language
, programming language

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In computer programming education, a visual programming language, block coding system or diagrammatic programming language, is a programming language that lets users create programs by manipulating program elements graphically rather than by specifying them textually. A VPL allows programming with visual expressions, spatial arrangements of text and graphic symbols, used either as elements of syntax or secondary notation. For example, many VPLs are based on the idea of "boxes and arrows", where boxes or other screen objects are treated as entities, connected by arrows, lines or arcs which represent relations. VPLs are generally the basis of low-code development platforms. Scratch is an example of a VPL.

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Different from: design language
block programming
code block
block code
Members / parts: graphical user interface

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