Lesson 1: Hello World

Welcome to your very first BBC Micro:bit project!
In this lesson, you’ll create a simple program that shows the message “Hello!” on the Micro:bit display.

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What You’ll Learn

• How to open MakeCode
• How to create a project
• How to program your Micro:bit to display a message

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Steps

1. Open MakeCode

Go to MakeCode for Micro:bit in your browser.

2. Start a New Project

• Click New Project
• Name it: HelloWorld

3. Add the “Show String” Block

• From the Basic menu, drag a Show String block into the on start block.
• In the text field, type: Hello!

4. Test Your Program

• Watch the simulator on the left side of MakeCode.
• It should display Hello! on the virtual Micro:bit screen.

5. Download Your Program

• Click Download.
• Plug in your physical Micro:bit.
• Drag the .hex file onto the MICROBIT drive.