Make & Code

Combine the magic of making with the power of code across a variety of different products using Microsoft MakeCode.

What is Microsoft MakeCode?

Microsoft MakeCode is a free, open source platform for creating engaging computer science learning experiences that support a progression path into real-world programming.

Simulator

An interactive simulator provides students with immediate feedback on how their program is running and makes it easy to test and debug their code.

Block Editor

Students new to coding can start with coloured blocks that they can drag and drop onto their workspace to construct their programs.

JavaScript Editor

When they are ready, students can move into a full-featured JavaScript editor with code snippets, tooltips and error detection to help them.

MakeCode in the classroom

See how some schools and educators are creating inclusive, engaging learning experiences with Microsoft MakeCode.

Project based learning with Microsoft MakeCode

Lufkin Independent School District is using Microsoft MakeCode with Adafruit Circuit Playground Express to challenge students with projects that build creativity, computational thinking and collaboration skills.

Play Lufkin District video

Maker of change student challenge

Wimbledon High School students dive into an open-ended Road Safety challenge using technology to turn their ideas into reality.

Play Wimbledon High School video

Project ideas

Air guitar

Use the light sensor and accelerometer to make sounds for a DIY micro:bit cardboard air guitar.

Start air guitar project

Rock-Paper-Scissors wrist-cuff

Code the Rock-Paper-Scissors game on your micro:bit, and make a duct tape wrist-cuff to take the game on the go and play with your friends!

Start Rock-Paper-Scissors project

Magic wand

Use the coloured neopixels and on-board speaker of the Circuit Playground Express to create a magic spell animation and sound effect.

Start magic wand project

Light monster

Make a pet monster out of milk cartons that opens and closes its mouth based on the light sensor values of the Circuit Playground Express.

Start light monster project

Explore MakeCode

Explore the pages below to learn more about Microsoft MakeCode and how to get started with an inclusive approach to computing education.

Get started

Ready to jump into making and coding? Find out how easy it is to get started with Microsoft MakeCode.

Jump in!

Start coding

Pick from one of the MakeCode online editors and see how easy it is to get started building your own programs in Blocks or JavaScript.

Start Coding

Resources

For teachers, find free curriculums and projects to help bring MakeCode into the classroom. For developers or translators, find out how to participate in the MakeCode open source community.

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