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Learn MicroPython - The basics
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Overview
Introduction
Variables and Reserved Words
Controlling the Flow
Functions and Modules
Summary and Review
Python Development Environments
Choose the best development tool for you
By Kevin McAleer, 1 Minute
You could write MicroPython code in NotePad (on Windows), or TextEdit (on macOS), however it is better to use a MicroPython editor, also known as a development environment, to create code.
The development environment will enable you to create faster, more accurate code, with features such as autocomplete, code hinting (it tells you what the code means) and line numbering. Most development environments also have code highlighting where the words you type change colour based on their meaning within the code.
Here are a list of development environments:
VS Code- Microsoft Visual Studio Code (My personal favourite)PyCharmMUThonnyMicrosoft MakecodeArduino IDE(Yes! it can do MicroPython too)
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