In this episode, we will learn about the new features of this great alpha product for the micro:bit.
Its main goals are to make coding with Python per se and Python on the micro:bit more accessible:
- An appealing user interface with bright colours
- Contextual help and autocomplete
- Example snippets of code you can browse and insert, like browsing blocks in MakeCode or Scratch
- Simple code structure highlighting to aid understanding about indents in Python
- Explanation of features of MicroPython useful in CS teaching, but not covered in device-oriented documentation
- Built-in serial console and REPL so you can do more traditional Python coding using your keyboard input and printing to the screen – the micro:bit is your Python runtime!
Special Guest: Giles Booth.
