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Sphero’s app-enabled ball is the most fun you’ll ever have learning to code

Published Feb 3rd, 2017 6:47PM EST

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Every single child should learn at least some basic coding as they grow up. In fact, even adults who think they’ll never have a need to program anything should learn about coding, because it helps you understand things and look at problems in new ways. There are a million tools out there that will help you along your journey, but none will be as fun as the Sphero SPRK Edition App-Enabled Ball.

Some highlights from the product page:

  • Teach Your Robot Combine simple commands like roll, flip, spin, and color change to create more complex instructions for your robot to follow.
  • Text-Based Code Viewer After combining commands, see the code and use this as a foundation to learn more about programming.
  • Accessible for all Ages The SPRK app is designed to appeal to everyone – approachable for beginners yet sophisticated enough to challenge seasoned programmers.
  • Visual Block-Based Programming Transform ideas into code by using visual blocks that represent our C-based language, OVAL.
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Maren Estrada has been the Editor of BGR Deals since it launched in 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience testing more than 1,500 products, and reviewing a wide range of consumer electronics including mobile devices, smart home products, computers, and home appliances.

Previously, she was a leading consultant specializing in copywriting, product development, and new product launches.