There's a new script available for Minecraft that allows users to actually utilize the Basic programming language within Minecraft.

It introduces players to basic coding in a familiar environment by including characters and challenges inspired by the game. We think Minecraft is particularly relevant because it has universal appeal ...

A free trial of Minecraft: Education Edition which includes the Code Builder extension is available through the Microsoft Store for Education for qualifying education customers.

She says there's a lot of talk about how Minecraft can help kids learn specific skills, like coding, physics, math, creativity and collaboration.

Code Builder for Minecraft: Education Edition is a brand-new extension that allows educators and students to explore, create, and play in an immersive Minecraft world – all by writing code.

MakeCode is a new block-based coding environment that gives students superpowers in the Minecraft world to learn coding.