For those looking to get started with the basics of programming, there are a number of tools available. Amy Cavender takes a brief look at one.

Google Blockly is a visual programming language that can help you get started quickly.The webapp lets you drag blocks together to build apps, which can then be exported to actual programming ...

Ozobot, a tiny augmented reality robot that introduces kids to simple programming, is receiving an upgrade with Ozobot Bit and will use a variation of Google's Blockly called OzoBlockly to teach ...

Google Blockly: an easy, visual way to learn to code Blockly is a jigsaw-like tool made by Google to teach beginning programming skills.

The partners are working on an open source version of the language called "Scratch Blocks" based on Blockly, Google's own visual programming code.

Blockly programming, suitable for users of all skill levels. Compatibility with Chromebook and Mac devices. Browser-based functionality, with no need to download or install external apps.