If you want a good stepping stone between visual programming and Java, check out mods like ComputerCraft [1] or OpenComputers [2]. They add simple computers into the game that can be programmed with Lua. There is also a version of ComputerCraft that has basic visual programming and a simplified Lua interface [3].
Great tip. ComputerCraftEdu looks really cool. I'll try it.
The greatest incentive it to let them use it in the server I've already created for them. They will love it!
Re:Show HN: The Book of Minecraft Modding
by novaleaf on Saturday July 04, 2020 @10:37AM
(#23732496)
I figured there must be some tool for creating Minecraft Mods that was better than notepad.
and it seems like I found one: https://mcreator.net/
with that you can create mods/adons for java or bedrock editions.
Make Code looks like a better option: https://minecraft.makecode.com/
These presentations from Microsoft Build conference look great but I still hadn't time to watch:
Make Code with Blocks https://mybuild.microsoft.com/sessions/3d1f48b8-54de-4af4-a4...
Make Code with Python https://mybuild.microsoft.com/sessions/256b9486-d200-4ed6-99...
The greatest problem with these resources is that they use the XBox Microsoft version, instead of the Java. Maybe this Mod book will be the best thing.