A software development game is an interactive learning tool that lets players to create, modify and use programs. It is generally designed for students who want to become professional computer application developers. Students usually are assigned the role of a member of a digital community and must develop computer software within a set time frame. This kind of video game is very helpful to help students learn the basics of computer science and coding concepts, like loops and conditional statements. Zachtronics’ Shenzhen I/O is an excellent example of this type of video game. It’s user-interface emulates the tools used by developers in browsers, and teaches scripting and code iteration.

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