If you are on a Chromebook, when you plug your micro:bit in you will be greeted with a dialog box to
open the drive. Feel free to do so to make sure it works!
Introduction to Microsoft MakeCode
What is MakeCode?
MakeCode is an open programming environment built by Microsoft for the micro:bit, as well as other
boards. You can navigate to MakeCode for the micro:bit by clicking on the button below.
LA UN CH MA K EC O DE!
Once you have launched MakeCode, you will be greeted by its basic layout with a simulator on the
left and a block-based environment on the right, as shown here.
Click on the image above for a larger view.