Tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) wants to encourage more children to develop an interest in coding. It's pitch? Try an hour-long online coding tutorial developed by the team behind the popular game ...

A new one-hour programming tutorial lets students understand better how to build something as sophisticated as the wildly popular Minecraft game. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...

In a three-way partnership Microsoft Corp., Mojang AB and Code.org have announced the celebration of the third annual Hour of Code, a programming event directed at teaching children to program ...

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 ...

Just a week after announcing a partnership with the “Star Wars” franchise, Seattle coding education company Code.org has cemented another high-profile partner — Microsoft. As the third annual Hour of ...

Microsoft has announced a partnership with Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science, that will teach kids the basics of programming using Minecraft. Microsoft bought ...

Minecraft is a game that empowers players to unleash their creativity and construct awe-inspiring structures with blocks. Yet, generating fresh ideas or mastering new techniques can sometimes prove ...