Take a big bite out of the red tomato by practicing your use of the variables mouseX and mouseY in a JavaScript coding task. The activity will guide you step-by-step and will help young coders understand how to draw objects based on the location of the user's mouse.

Concepts

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

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Additional Tags

programming in javascript, drawing and animation coding

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Pros

• The results from changes in code are displayed immediately, so coders can gain a deeper understanding of their code
• Simple, easy-to-follow steps will be a great help to a variety of learners
• Students who want to explore and advance on their own are free to try other options in order to learn independently

Cons

• None