From 4c1fb537d6f071deaf49b4f13ee29d990ce0eb35 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robert Knight Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:01:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Minor tweaks --- software/makecode.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/software/makecode.md b/software/makecode.md index 80c2338..673e047 100644 --- a/software/makecode.md +++ b/software/makecode.md @@ -28,11 +28,11 @@ This target depends on several other repositories: ## Compiler - MakeCode uses a built-in compiler to translate a project into a .hex file when you select **Download**. +MakeCode uses a built-in compiler to translate a project into a .hex file when you select **Download**. This has the advantage of not requiring an internet connection in order to code the micro:bit. Once the browser editor at [makecode.microbit.org](https://makecode.microbit.org) loads, it is cached on your computer. -The MakeCode editors contain a copy of the micro:bit runtime [the DAL/CODAL]({{ "/software/runtime/" | relative_url }}) which the blocks and javascript APIs reference. +The MakeCode editors contain a copy of the micro:bit runtime [the DAL/CODAL]({{ "/software/runtime/" | relative_url }}) which the blocks and JavaScript APIs reference. When you press **Download** the compiler converts the code into a machine readable [hex file format]({{ "/software/hex-format" | relative_url }}). @@ -40,13 +40,13 @@ When this .hex file is flashed onto the MICROBIT drive, the KL26/7 interface pro ## Other Features -MakeCode supports two-way conversion of code, so you can write code as blocks and see what the generated code looks like in Javascript/MakeCode Python. You can also write Javascript/MakeCode Python code, and if possible, MakeCode will convert this back into blocks automatically. +MakeCode supports two-way conversion of code, so you can write code as blocks and see what the generated code looks like in JavaScript/MakeCode Python. You can also write JavaScript/MakeCode Python code, and if possible, MakeCode will convert this back into blocks automatically. MakeCode also allows you to [write your own block types](https://makecode.com/extensions) and [publish them as Extensions](https://makecode.microbit.org/extensions). ## Offline - An [offline version of the MakeCode editor](https://makecode.microbit.org/offline) is available for use in situations where there is limited or no internet connectivity. +An [offline version of the MakeCode editor](https://makecode.microbit.org/offline) is available for use in situations where there is limited or no internet connectivity. ## Documentation From 5c889e3848de00d0f260d29e336beef6e589ead1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robert Knight Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:02:45 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Remove link to Slack --- software/makecode.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/software/makecode.md b/software/makecode.md index 673e047..c3af842 100644 --- a/software/makecode.md +++ b/software/makecode.md @@ -65,7 +65,6 @@ Users can [publish their own tutorials](https://makecode.com/writing-docs/user-t There are a variety of ways to get involved and interact: -- Join the [micro:bit developer community on Slack]({{ "/community/" | relative_url }}) - Raise a [MakeCode issue or feature request](https://github.com/Microsoft/pxt-microbit/issues) - Ask the MakeCode development team on [MakeCode forum for micro:bit](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11) - Help [Translate MakeCode](https://makecode.com/translate) into your own language.