Update: The book has now been published, with an updated title After introducing its hardware and software features – including the built-in microphone, speaker, and touch sensor added in micro:bit ...

Playing with the new micro:bit - three MakeCode projects for you to try out We took part in a coding workshop as the pocket sized computer got an update - see what we made and try them for yourself!

The Micro Bit is central the the BBC's Make It Digital initiative, which is aimed at raising proficiency and understanding of coding and digital creativity across the country.

The broadcaster is developing a spiritual successor to the BBC Micro, called the Micro Bit, which will give students a physical companion in their path to coding competence.

The Micro:bit educational foundation is donating the devices alongside partners Nominet and the Scottish government in a bid to boost coding skills amongst primary school students.