The free online tutorial, called Minecraft Designer, allows a user to program their own Minecraft game in a visual drag-and-drop workspace, where they learn basic concepts such as debugging and ...

With the immense popularity of "Minecraft" around the world, Microsoft and Code.org say they believe "the tutorial has the potential to reach people of all ages and likeness".

Programming is a valuable skill for kids of all ages to pick up, and when they learn by playing with their favorite characters and games it’s even more fun. Code.org has two new tutorials that ...

A student completes the Minecraft-themed coding tutorial that Microsoft built with Code.org. (Microsoft Photo) Microsoft wants to turn kids’ love of Minecraft into a love of computer programming ...

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build several types of Minecraft staircases, from basic to decorative, perfect for survival homes, castles, or creative builds.