BBC micro:bit MicroPython documentation
The BBC micro:bit is a small computing device. One of the languages it understands is the popular Python programming language. The version of Python that runs on the BBC micro:bit is called MicroPython. This documentation includes lessons for teachers and API documentation for developers.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Tools for learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Implementation (programming) |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Electronic programming boards |
| Keywords | BBC Microbit, Programming, General Purpose Programming, Coding, Python |
| Organisation | BBC micro:bit MicroPython |
| Copyright | 2015-2016, Multiple authors. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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