# Pastime Programming Simple-to-use programming tools help people dabble in the development world. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published Mar 16, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/pastime-programming ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Pastime Programming trend? **Pastime Programming:** As programming and coding becomes a more covetable (and in demand) skill, companies respond in kind with training tools and programs to make learning more accessible. With this information being made available earlier on and in easy-to-use formats, consumers are able to play a bigger, more active role in the tech world. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 11, 2014 to Mar 14, 2015 - Published: Mar 16, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Pastime Programming trend ### Simplified Programming Tools As programming and coding becomes a more covetable (and in demand) skill, companies respond in kind with training tools and programs to make learning more accessible. ### Coding Education Toys There is a growing trend of tech toys that are designed to introduce coding and programming to children in a low-tech, hands-on manner. ### Multi-Platform Development Tools The Universal Music Player app is part of a trend of multi-platform development tools that aim to allow developers to easily create apps that work on various devices. ## What the Pastime Programming trend means for industry ### For Education There is a growing trend of creating toys and tools that make coding and programming more accessible to children and learners. ### For App Development Development tools and apps, such as Dwnld and Universal Music Player, are empowering people to create and publish apps without the need for advanced coding skills. ### For Toy Industry Several toy companies are developing toys that introduce programming concepts to children in a fun, hands-on manner. ## Trend signals for Pastime Programming Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 40%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 59% - Activity: 40% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Pastime Programming trend 6 featured examples from Sep 11, 2014 to Mar 14, 2015. - [Child Coding Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubetto): Cubetto Introduces Programming Basics to Kids with a Robot (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Cubetto fits into the educational toys industry, providing a unique approach to teaching kids about programming. - [Versatile Music Developer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-music-player): The Universal Music Player App Lets You Create Develop Apps (Category: Tech) Implication: Mobile app developers can leverage the Universal Music Player app to create versatile music apps for different Android devices. - [Programmable Educational Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackaball): The Hackaball Teaches Children How to Code (Category: Tech) Implication: As the market for educational toys continues to grow, toy manufacturers have an opportunity to develop a range of innovative programmable toys that not only entertain children, bu… - [Robotic Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ev3): LEGO EV3 Programming App Takes the Stage at SXSWedu (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Integrating robotics and technology into the classroom to create immersive learning experiences. - [App-Creating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwnld-app): The Dwnld App Cuts Out the Middle Man (Category: Tech) Implication: The rise of app-creating apps like Dwnld disrupts the traditional mobile app development industry by offering an affordable and simplified alternative for businesses. - [Tablet Game Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-board-game): Bloxels' Digital Board Game Lets Kids Create Their Own Challenges (Category: Tech) Implication: The gaming industry can capitalize on the trend of user-generated content by creating platforms that facilitate easy game creation and sharing. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)