Introductory Computing Construct Use in an End-User Programming Community

Authors:
Brian Dorn;Allison Elliott Tew;Mark Guzdial
Affiliations:
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA;Georgia Institute of Technology, USA;Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Venue:
VLHCC '07 Proceedings of the IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing
Year:
2007

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Abstract

Previous studies of end-user programmers have indicated a reliance on related examples for learning. Accordingly, we analyzed the projects contained in an online community with respect to their use of introductory computing constructs. In general, the projects resemble those of novice programmers, implying the opportunity for supporting additional learning. Project authors' attention to matters of intellectual property may also directly impact other end-users' willingness to learn.