{"product_id":"bbc-micro-bit-recipes-learn-programming-with-microsoft-makecode-blocks-paperback","title":"BBC Micro: Bit Recipes: Learn Programming with Microsoft Makecode Blocks - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePradeeka Seneviratne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild engaging programs for the BBC micro: bit using Microsoft's MakeCode web editor. Using this open source platform, you'll learn to program in an accessible way that easily translates into real-world programming. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBBC micro: bit Recipes\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide with a problem-solving approach. It provides exact solutions for common application development problems for the micro: bit using MakeCode. You'll discover and apply techniques that can be used to build simple games with sprites, keep score, and control game play.\u003cbr\u003eThe micro: bit is a small programmable device that is a cross between a very small computer and a programmable embedded board. It is easy to program, extremely versatile, and designed with young learners in mind. In particular, it is designed to be easy for people who have never programmed before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy the end of this book, you'll have the foundation to build programs with the Microsoft MakeCode editor and use and process data with built-in sensors, such as accelerometer, compass, temperature, touch, and light. You'll also see how to work with communication protocols, such as Serial, I2C, and SPI and how to use variables, loops, logic, arrays, math and functions to easily solve problems. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay text, images, and animations on the micro: bit display\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect external sensors and process data\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake and play music through speakers and headphones\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Bluetooth service to communicate with Smartphones and tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose who are interested in learning to program the BBC micro: bit with Microsoft MakeCode. The difficulty level falls from beginner to intermediate level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild engaging programs for the BBC micro: bit using Microsoft's MakeCode web editor. Using this open source platform, you'll learn to program in an accessible way that easily translates into real-world programming. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBBC micro: bit Recipes\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide with a problem-solving approach. It provides exact solutions for common application development problems for the micro: bit using MakeCode. You'll discover and apply techniques that can be used to build simple games with sprites, keep score, and control game play.\u003cbr\u003eThe micro: bit is a small programmable device that is a cross between a very small computer and a programmable embedded board. It is easy to program, extremely versatile, and designed with young learners in mind. In particular, it is designed to be easy for people who have never programmed before. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy the end of this book, you'll have the foundation to build programs with the Microsoft MakeCode editor and use and process data with the built-in sensors, such as accelerometer, compass, temperature, touch, and light. You'll also see how to work with communication protocols, such as Serial, I2C, and SPI and how to use variables, loops, logic, arrays, math and functions to easily solve problems.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePradeeka Seneviratne is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in computer programming and systems design. He is an expert in the development of Arduino and Raspberry Pi-based embedded systems and is currently a full-time embedded software engineer working with embedded systems and highly scalable technologies. Previously, Pradeeka worked as a software engineer for several IT infrastructure and technology servicing companies.\u003cbr\u003ePradeeka is an author of many books: Building Arduino PLCs [Apress], Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints [Packt], Raspberry Pi 3 Projects for Java Programmers [Packt], Beginning BBC micro: bit [Apress], and Hands-on Internet of Things with Blynk [Packt].\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42717124493375,"sku":"9781484249123","price":59.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/95a8905dee95a4a480ca347fbf1449a3.webp?v=1765077381","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/bbc-micro-bit-recipes-learn-programming-with-microsoft-makecode-blocks-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}