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A new monthly newsletter devoted to Microsoft MakeCode!
Adafruit started a new monthly newsletter devoted to all things relating to Microsoft MakeCode! Choc’ full of goodness for Makers, educators, enthusiasts and gamers.
The inaugural edition was out September 9th and was warmly welcomed. The next issue is tomorrow, October 8th!
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