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TECHIPEDIA
Hello Children, today we will learn about blocks that are
used to create projects in Microsoft Makecode.
Microsoft Makecode for microbit is a platform
that allows us to create scripts using blocks.
Blocks are an essential aspect of building a
program and help in defining its functionality.
Blocks are attached to one another and each
block performs a unique function. After we enter
the workspace, we can find a list of different
blocks on the screen’s left. On start and Forever
blocks are already present in the workspace.
BASIC BLOCKS
These blocks provide basic functionality to the program and are self-explanatory:
Shows the number we input on the micro:bit LED display.
Shows a string of text on the micro:bit LED display.
Pauses for an entered number of milliseconds before executing the next command.
INPUT BLOCKS
Input blocks are based on events and data taken from the sensors.
Runs the program or performs a function when a specific button is pressed.
Performs a specific function when a gesture is detected.
Checks whether a button on the micro:bit is pressed or not.
Check whether a gesture is being detected.
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