Listen to “Episode 91: The New Beta Python Micro:bit Editor”
Episode synopsis
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.
