scratchfoundation / scratchfoundation/scratch-blocks

Inconsistent design in "switch backdrop" and "switch costume" bloks

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Description

For Scratch 3.0

switch backdrop to %1 has extra elements like "next backdrop" and "previous backdrop" in its pull-down menu. switch costume to %1 does not - this inconsistency will make the block harder to learn.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Scratch 3.0 implementations of the “switch backdrop to” and “switch costume to” blocks and compare how their pull-down menus are defined. Check existing block tests or UI examples if available, then verify that the two menus follow the intended consistent behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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