How I Learned to Code with My Dad
summary
A child learns Python on a Raspberry Pi moving from Scratch blocks to real code, using mcpi / RaspberryJuice to control a Minecraft world. Programs include a “where am I” detector that reads block IDs, a teleport routine that auto‑safes players by placing obsidian, a surround/wall builder using lists and relative XYZ, and an emergency 5×5×5 hollow shelter built with setBlocks (door required two-step placement). Code and examples live on GitHub and follow the No Starch "Learn to Program with Minecraft" setup.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Intro
- 4:40Connecting to Minecraft
- 6:10Where Am I
- 11:35Teleportation
- 13:30Building Blocks
- 19:50Building an Emergency Shelter
- 26:40Suggestions
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