© Pradeeka Seneviratne  2019
Pradeeka SeneviratneBBC micro:bit Recipeshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-4913-0_2

2. MakeCode Extended Features

Pradeeka Seneviratne1 
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Udumulla, Mulleriyawa, Sri Lanka
 

In this chapter you will learn some extended features of MakeCode that allow you to manage extensions (packages) and pare them with your micro:bit for One-Click download using WebUSB.

2-1. Adding an Extension from the Extension Page

Problem

You want to add an extension to the toolbox of the MakeCode editor.

Solution

  • In the Editor controls, click on the More… button.

  • In the drop-down menu, click Extensions (Figure 2-1 ) or use the add Extensions under the Advanced tab.
    Figure 2-1

    Extensions menu option in the More... menu

  • In the Extensions page, click on ...

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