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## 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 }}).

When this .hex file is flashed onto the MICROBIT drive, the KL26/7 interface processor on the micro:bit copies it into the flash memory inside the nRF application processor and the code runs.

## 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

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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.