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MakeCode

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Microsoft MakeCode brings computer science to life for all students with fun projects, immediate results, and both block and text editors for learners at different levels. It's a free, open source platform for creating engaging computer science learning experiences that...

Block Editor - Students can start coding with colored blocks

License model

  • Free • Open Source

Application type

Country of Origin

  • US flagUnited States

Platforms

  • Online
  • Self-Hosted
JavaScript Editor - When they are ready, students can move to a full-featured JavaScript editor
Simulator - An interactive simulator provides students with feedback on how their program runs
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  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Educational

Features

  1.  Ad-free
  2.  No Coding Required
  3.  No registration required
  4.  Visual Programming

 Tags

  • programming

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MakeCode information

  • Developed by

    US flagMicrosoft

  • Licensing

    Open Source (MIT) and Free product.

  • Written in

  • Alternatives

    8 alternatives listed

  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Development, Education & Reference, Remote Work & Education

GitHub repository

  •  2,169 Stars
  •  595 Forks
  •  243 Open Issues
  •   Updated Jun 13, 2025 
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MakeCode was added to AlternativeTo by David on May 23, 2019 and this page was last updated Mar 17, 2020.
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What is MakeCode?

Microsoft MakeCode brings computer science to life for all students with fun projects, immediate results, and both block and text editors for learners at different levels. It's a free, open source platform for creating engaging computer science learning experiences that support a progression path into real-world programming.

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