NextObject Releases “KidsScript” Version 1.0, a Programming Language for Children

Also new release of our free iOS app version!

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NextObject, Ltd. has released KidsScript Ver. 1.0, a programming language designed especially for children and teens from ages 8 to 18.

[History]

The first Beta version of KidsScript was released for web browsers in 2016, and following the release of Beta 2 in 2017, this is the first public release of Ver. 1.0.

This is also the first release of an iOS version for KidsScript.

[Feature 1]

As a text-based programming language compatible with JavaScript, KidsScript has been developed so that even young children can develop an early familiarity with JavaScript.

KidsScript offers a fun, full-scale programming experience that includes figure drawing, user event processing, animation & game creation, and communications processing on our unique block editor.

[Feature 2]

KidsScript is available as a Web version that can be accessed from PC browsers and an iOS version for iPhone and iPad.

In the iOS version, all of the programming content available in the PC version can be accessed even on an iPhone screen.

[Feature 3]

Over 100 samples and over 30 tutorials are included with KidsScript.

These samples and games present a wide variety of shapes to work with, and specialized content like physics for advanced users ensures an entertaining and educational experience for children of ages.

[Feature 4]

KidsScript is compatible with Bluetooth, making it possible to code programs that will operate by having two KidsScript applications communicate with one another.

[Age-Specific Goals]

Age 8 and above

To be able to play samples with an adult.

Age 10 and above

To be able to code basic programs with the help of an adult.

Age 12 and above

To be able to code basic programs without any help.

Age 15 and above

To be able to independently code programs for creative purposes.

[Browser Version URL]

https://www.kidsscript.net/
You can also search with the keyword �KidsScript” from your designated PC browser.

[iOS Edition Download]

Please search with the keyword “KidsScript” on the AppStore. The app is free to download.

Contacts

Contact for this release (please contact us by e-mail)

NextObject, Ltd.

Maki Nakayama,

Mail: press@nextobject.co.jp