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The BBC micro:bit is a tiny little motherboard designed in partnership with Microsoft, and it is a wonderful way to get kids into coding.

The Micro Bit is central the the BBC's Make It Digital initiative, which is aimed at raising proficiency and understanding of coding and digital creativity across the country.

Does the world really need another hobby programmable chip? One developer thinks the $20 micro:bit is both elegant and rugged.