The editor has drag-and-drop code snippets, code structure highlighting and auto-complete, and “has also been designed to enhance appeal to more female learners and those from under-represented backgrounds”, claimed Micro:bit: “it has a more user-friendly interface, removes barriers posed by blank screens with prompts and new features, and, by pairing with a physical computer, learners feel their code come to life, which improves engagement across a broader range of students.”
