blocks/c_blocks.json

{
  "block_category": "C Blocks",
  "description": "C blocks are shaped like the letter 'C'. They are used to loop or conditionally execute blocks that are placed within their opening, managing the flow of scripts.",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "block_name": "repeat ()",
      "block_type": "Control",
      "block_shape": "C-Block",
      "op_code": "control_repeat",
      "functionality": "Repeats the blocks inside it a specified number of times.",
      "inputs": [
        {
          "name": "times",
          "type": "number"
        }
      ],
      "example_standalone": "repeat (10)",
      "example_with_other_blocks": [
        {
          "script": "when [space v] key pressed\n  repeat (10)\n    move (10) steps\n    wait (0.1) seconds\n  end",
          "explanation": "This script makes the sprite move 10 steps Ten times, with a short pause after each movement on spacebar pressed."
        },
        {
          "script": "when [up arrow v] key pressed\n  repeat (10)\n    change y by (10)\n    wait (0.1) seconds\n    change y by (10)\n  end",
          "explanation": "This script makes the sprite jump, with a short pause after each movement on up arrow pressed."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "block_name": "forever",
      "block_type": "Control",
      "block_shape": "C-Block",
      "op_code": "control_forever",
      "functionality": "Continuously runs the blocks inside it.",
      "inputs": null,
      "example_standalone": "forever",
      "example_with_other_blocks": [
        {
          "script": "when green flag clicked\n  forever\n    move (5) steps\n    if on edge, bounce\n  end",
          "explanation": "This script makes the sprite move endlessly and bounce off the edges of the stage, creating continuous motion."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "block_name": "if <> then",
      "block_type": "Control",
      "block_shape": "C-Block",
      "op_code": "control_if",
      "functionality": "Executes the blocks inside it only if the specified boolean condition is true. [NOTE: it takes boolean blocks as input]",
      "inputs": [
        {
          "name": "condition",
          "type": "boolean"
        }
      ],
      "example_standalone": "if <touching [mouse-pointer v]?> then",
      "example_with_other_blocks": [
        {
          "script": "forever\n  if <touching [color (red) v]?> then\n    stop [this script v]\n  end",
          "explanation": "This script continuously checks if the sprite is touching a red color, and if so, it stops the current script."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "block_name": "if <> then go else",
      "block_type": "Control",
      "block_shape": "C-Block",
      "op_code": "control_if_else",
      "functionality": "Executes one set of blocks if the specified boolean condition is true, and a different set of blocks if the condition is false. [NOTE: it takes boolean blocks as input]",
      "inputs": [
        {
          "name": "condition",
          "type": "boolean"
        }
      ],
      "example_standalone": "if <(score) > (10)> then go\n  say [You win!] for (2) seconds\nelse\n  say [Keep trying!] for (2) seconds\nend",
      "example_with_other_blocks": [
        {
          "script": "if <(score) > (10)> then go\n  say [You win!] for (2) seconds\nelse\n  say [Keep trying!] for (2) seconds\nend",
          "explanation": "This script checks the 'score'. If the score is greater than 10, it says 'You win!'; otherwise, it says 'Keep trying!'."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "block_name": "repeat until <>",
      "block_type": "Control",
      "block_shape": "C-Block",
      "op_code": "control_repeat_until",
      "functionality": "Repeats the blocks inside it until the specified boolean condition becomes true. [NOTE: it takes boolean blocks as input]",
      "inputs": [
        {
          "name": "condition",
          "type": "boolean"
        }
      ],
      "example_standalone": "repeat until <touching [edge v]?>",
      "example_with_other_blocks": [
        {
          "script": "repeat until <touching [edge v]?>\n  move (5) steps\nend",
          "explanation": "This script makes the sprite move 5 steps repeatedly until it touches the edge of the stage."
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}