Overview

JuicyRaspberryPie is a comprehensive modding API that enables programming Minecraft using Python, JavaScript, or virtually any programming language. This project serves as an excellent educational tool for teaching programming concepts to kids and beginners through the engaging medium of Minecraft.

Features

  • Multi-language Support: Write Minecraft mods in Python, JavaScript, Lua, and more
  • Educational Focus: Designed specifically as a teaching tool for programming concepts
  • Dual Platform Support:
    • Spigot/Bukkit server plugin
    • Minecraft Forge mod
  • Easy Installation: Simple drag-and-drop installation process
  • Command Server: Simplified programming interface for easier development

Technical Details

For Spigot/Bukkit Servers

  • Download juicyraspberrypie-1.x.x.jar and place in your server’s plugins folder
  • Compatible with most Spigot/Bukkit server versions
  • Provides REST API for external programming language integration

For Minecraft Forge

  • Download juicyraspberrypie-forge-1.x.x.jar and place in your Minecraft mods folder
  • Works in single-player environments
  • Direct integration with Minecraft Forge modding framework

Educational Impact

This project makes programming accessible through:

  • Visual Feedback: See your code changes immediately in the Minecraft world
  • Engaging Context: Learn programming while building and modifying in Minecraft
  • Multiple Language Support: Start with simple languages and progress to more complex ones
  • Real-world Applications: Bridge the gap between gaming and programming

Project Statistics

  • License: BSD-2-Clause
  • Languages: Python (49.7%), Java (36.9%), JavaScript (12.1%), Lua (1.1%)
  • Active Maintenance: Regularly updated and maintained
  • Community: Fork of the original wensheng/JuicyRaspberryPie with enhancements

Installation Videos

Repository

Visit the project on GitHub: caalexhu/JuicyRaspberryPie

This project demonstrates the intersection of education and technology, making programming concepts accessible through interactive gameplay.