A software development environment is a learning tool that teaches students about the creation, modification and use of software. It is typically designed for students who want to become professional computer application developers. Students typically play the role of staff members within an online community and work to build computer programs within an a specific time frame. This kind of video game can be a great method to teach students computer science and programming concepts like loops and conditional statements. Zachtronics’ Shenzhen I/O is an excellent example of this kind of video game. It has a user interface that resembles the tools used by developers in browsers. It also teaches code iteration and scripting.
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