CodeFast vs. Java vs. JavaScript vs. Vidcode Comparison Chart

The Java™ Programming Language is a general-purpose, concurrent, strongly typed, class-based object-oriented language. It is normally compiled to the bytecode instruction set and binary format defined in the Java Virtual Machine Specification. In the Java programming language, all source code is first written in plain text files ending with the .java extension. Those source files are then compiled into .class files by the javac compiler. A .class file does not contain code that is native to your processor; it instead contains bytecodes — the machine language of the Java Virtual Machine1 (Java VM). The java launcher tool then runs your application with an instance of the Java Virtual Machine.

Students begin by creating and modifying video and image objects, adding filters, text, and other graphics. As projects become more complex, the lessons cover complex object properties with user interactions, creating games and simulations. Teach computer science, computational thinking, web programming, and hardware all in one place. Vidcode is used by upper elementary, middle, and high schools to provide in-depth, research-backed, and culturally relevant computer science courses that are built with today’s tweens and teens in mind. Vidcode’s self-guided coding curriculum is easy for kids and teachers to start using right away. Our scaffolded tutorials guide students to create a diverse portfolio of work and to be prepared for college-level computer science. Vidcode’s courses are interdisciplinary and teach more than just coding; students gain proficiency in computer science, computational thinking, web development, game design, and hardware.