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Code Connection for Minecraft

Author(s)	Mojang Studios Xbox Game Studios
Platform(s)
Written in	C++
Latest version	1.50
Release date	July 19, 2017
Size	45.2 MB
License	?
Source available	No
Links	Store page

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Code Connection for Minecraft is an extension that allows educators and students to explore, create, and play in an immersive Minecraft world – all by writing code.

Code Connection

Connection

Code Connection launches in a separate window. From here the user can select an environment.

Supported editors

• Code.org
• Microsoft MakeCode
• Tynker
• Other supported editors

Once a editor is selected you are ready to use Code Connection. Return to Minecraft and you’ll be greeted by the Agent, who can be programmed to perform all sorts of activities, from mining to building to farming.

Code Builder

Connection

Code Builder can be accessed in-game by typing the command code in the command console or by pressing c in-game.

Supported editors

• Microsoft MakeCode
• Microsoft notebooks
• Tynker

Once a editor is selected you are ready to use Code Builder. Return to Minecraft: Education Edition and you’ll be greeted by the Agent, who can be programmed to perform all sorts of activities, from mining to building to farming.

In-game tutorial

The in-game tutorial covers the following topics:

• Going forward
• Moving your agent using turn commands
• Mastering vertical movement
• Putting directional movement together to get the full spectrum
• Teaching the Agent to move and destroy items
• Farming Simulator. Why not automate your planting and harvesting needs?
• Collect materials
• Build a simple shelter with your agent
• Start creating in a sandbox area

Gallery

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  Code Connection for Minecraft interface

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  Code Connection for Minecraft app icon

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  Code Connection for Minecraft key art

External links

• Code Connection API documentation