Gadget Book: Scratch 3 Programming Playground Here’s a book, published in the new year, for budding Gadget Masters wishing to learn how to code: Scratch 3 Programming Playground. After all, what do kids these days like more than gaming? Creating their own games with Scratch 3 – the latest version of the MIT-created drag-and-drop programming interface – the idea is that learning how to program shouldn’t be dry and dreary. Note that the latest version of Scratch features an updated interface, new programming blocks, and the ability to run on tablets and smartphones. The publishers, No Starch Press, write: In Scratch 3 Programming Playground, you’ll learn to code by making cool games. Get ready to destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and run mazes! Each game includes easy-to-follow instructions with full-colour images, review questions, and creative coding challenges. Want to add more levels or a cheat code? No problem, just write some code.