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Arcade

Develop student programming skills by quickly creating and modding retro arcade games with Blocks and JavaScript in the MakeCode editor.

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AP Computer Science Principles with MakeCode Arcade

The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP®) Computer Science Principles course is an introductory computer science course for High School students (typically 14-18 years old).

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Join the Jam

Microsoft MakeCode has partnered with US State Department to bring you the inaugural Global MakeCode Arcade Game Jam!  Practice your game development skills in this worldwide competition using MakeCode Arcade, a platform that lets you build your own retro-style video game.