Product Review

Start programming Minecraft today! Raspberry Pi is a small credit-card sized computer that can be programmed to do anything from create a music player to use voice control to be able to open your garage door. There is a Minecraft version adapted for the Raspberry Pi, and this book focuses on the introduction and basics to Minecraft: Pi Edition. Because this book is written by a 12 year old, Nicholas speaks the language of his peers to lead and guide them through the sometimes-difficult language of programming.

What's in the book? Well, this book introduces you to Minecraft: Pi Edition. It tells you how to download, install, and program Minecraft Pi. It even teaches a few basics of Python, the programming language that is used to program Minecraft Pi.

Who is this for? This is for mostly young people, around the age of 12 or 13. This book is also great as a Christmas or birthday present, along with a Raspberry Pi. You can buy a Raspberry Pi here.

What does this book not include? It does not teach you how to set up your Raspberry Pi, and it assumes that you know how to navigate around your Raspberry Pi, and have a few accessories (monitor, Ethernet cable for Internet, etc).

How long will it take to learn how to program your first game in Minecraft: Pi Edition? About an hour! This book does not wander into other modules, and focuses mostly on coding your first games. By the end of this book, you will know how to make exploding TNT, clear large areas, and make a find the gold game!