Text messages full of abbreviations can be easier to understand once you know what the letters stand for. The same goes for reading code because computer programmers always devise ways to reduce typing. One typical line of code that frequently gets abbreviated follows the pattern of statements such as x = x + 1 or y = y * 6. This video shows how these lines of code can be simplified using operators such as += and *= in JavaScript. Your young coders will feel right at home in this world of shortcuts.

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javascript, computer code, Computer Programming, coding, computer drawing, animation, technology resources

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programming in javascript, drawing and animation coding

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Simple introduction to using different functions to add color to lines, objects, and backgrounds
• Clear explanation

Cons

• None