Minecraft took the world by storm, becoming one of the most beloved and memorable games worldwide. However, like any gaming title, it began with a collection of code and in-game assets.

COBOL, a pre-x86 coding language used mainly for legacy business applications, can now be used for a Minecraft server.

MakeCode is a new block-based coding environment that gives students superpowers in the Minecraft world to learn coding.

Microsoft is joining hands with Code.org to bring Minecraft to a major coding event next month.

A partnership between Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education offers students the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials while playing one of the most popular digital games.

Microsoft and Code.org have come together to debut Minecraft Designer, a free tutorial for students aged 6 and up that uses the Minecraft environment to teach coding.

In addition to Hour of Code, students are learning with Minecraft: Education Edition, a version of the game for classroom use that includes a special feature on coding.