Microsoft Block Editor
bit.ly/blockeditor
Block editor is an advanced visual drag-and-drop interface where you snap code lines together. It introduces a wider range of functions and procedures than the Micro:bit’s Code Kingdoms. This enables you to create customised code and interact with devices and hardware. You can also convert the code into fully-compatible Touch Develop scripts.
Microsoft Touch Develop
microbit.co.uk/td/contents
This is both a text-based and ‘touch’ editor, designed specifically for touchscreens. It works across a range of devices including mobile phones and tablets. It also supports keyboard and mouse inputs and boasts a comprehensive range of functions and code lines. You can use Bluetooth to remotely control the volume of your music or trigger your phone’s camera to take a selfie.
Python
bit.ly/bbcmicropython
MicroPython is a completely text-based editor…
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