scratchfoundation / scratchfoundation/scratch-blocks

My blocks - Added the ability to return values

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Description

Hello,
I wanted to propose here the possibility of extending the functionality of My blocks and bringing it closer to the usual function we have in programming. So adding the ability to return values, I think it could significantly simplify the structure of blocks in many situations.

Scratch forum
https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/887428/

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Start by reading the issue and the linked Scratch forum discussion to understand the proposed behavior for My blocks and returned values. Done would require an agreed design and support for returning values in the Scratch Blocks interface, with the relevant behavior verified in the project.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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