The BBC micro:bit is a small computing device for
children. One of the languages it understands is the popular Python programming
language. The version of Python that runs on the BBC micro:bit is called
MicroPython.
This documentation includes lessons for teachers
and API documentation for developers (check out the index on the left). We hope
you enjoy developing for the BBC micro:bit using MicroPython.
Note
The BBC micro:bit MicroPython documentation contains information for all
versions of the micro:bit board. Where functionality is applicable only
to the latest device, you will see a note or comment marking this as
V2.
If you’re a new programmer, teacher or unsure where to start, begin with the
Tutorials and use the micro:bit Python Editor
to program the micro:bit.
Projects related to MicroPython on the BBC micro:bit include:
micro:bit Python Editor - A simple
browser-based code editor, developed by the Micro:bit Educational
Foundation and designed to help teachers and learners get the
most out of text-based programming on the micro:bit.
Mu - A simple offline code editor for kids, teachers
and beginner programmers.
uFlash - A command line tool
for flashing raw Python scripts onto a BBC micro:bit.
