Here's a short list of 5 key reasons not to use ChatGPT for generating code in block-based programming languages:
1. Text Can't Represent Visual Blocks Accurately
Block-based languages are visual, but ChatGPT outputs text, making it hard to translate into the actual blocks used in platforms like Scratch or Blockly.
2. Platform Differences Are Easy to Misunderstand
Each block-based environment has its own block types and rules. ChatGPT may mix them up or suggest blocks that don’t exist in your chosen platform.
3. Nested and Complex Logic Is Hard to Describe in Text
Loops, conditionals, and nested blocks are difficult to represent clearly in a text format, leading to confusion or incorrect implementation.
4. No Drag-and-Drop or Visual Editing
You can’t interact with blocks visually through ChatGPT. All edits must be done manually in the actual tool, adding extra work and risk of errors.
5. Lack of Real-Time Testing and Feedback
ChatGPT can't run or simulate block code, making it harder to debug or verify correctness compared to using the platform’s own tools.