What is MakeCode?

MakeCode is the drag-and-drop programming interface we use for programming the Circuit Playground Express.

Screen shot of makecode for Adafruit
Programming the “rainbow” light animation
Steps for adding blocks of code
Changing the color of the “Neopixels,” or colorful lights, on the board

Find out more about MakeCode with Circuit Playground Express from Adafruit

Microsoft MakeCode for Adafruit is a web-based code editor for physical computing. It provides a block editor, similar to Scratch or Code.org, and also a JavaScript editor for more advanced users. Try it now at https://makecode.adafruit.com/ !

Find tutorials on the front page of MakeCode