Scratch is a free, visual programming language and online community designed primarily for beginners, especially children, to create interactive stories, games, and animations. Developed by the MIT Media Lab, it uses a drag-and-drop, block-based interface, removing the need for typing code syntax and making programming intuitive and fun.
Crediting on Scratch involves acknowledging anyone who contributed to your project, particularly in the "Notes and Credits" section. For remixes, Scratch automatically credits the original creator, but manual credit (e.g., @username) is required for assets, ideas, or code borrowed from others. Properly crediting helps honor original creators and follows community guidelines.