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Code a secure password generator on the micro:bit using arrays and randomness
Code a secure password generator on the micro:bit using arrays and randomness
Asynchronous Instructor Training Video
Asynchronous Instructor Training Video
Step 1
Step 1
Watch this video together. Mira uses dice and paper to generate strong passwords. How might it be easier with more advanced technology, like computers, apps, and other devices?
Watch this video together. Mira uses dice and paper to generate strong passwords. How might it be easier with more advanced technology, like computers, apps, and other devices?
Step 2
Step 2
Follow the Dice tutorial in Microsoft Make:Code
Follow the Dice tutorial in Microsoft Make:Code
- Click the "Start coding" button ->
- Find the tutorial named "Dice" and click it.
- Click "Blocks"
- Follow the instructions at the top of the page to make a virtual die that generates random numbers!
Step 3
Step 3
You got it to show a random number, but can you get it to show a random letter too? How about a random word?
You got it to show a random number, but can you get it to show a random letter too? How about a random word?
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Step 4
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Some kids may have an actual micro:bit with them. Watch these videos to see how to get the code to work on the physical device.
Step 5
Step 5
Extra challenge: Can you generate passwords that:
Extra challenge: Can you generate passwords that:
- are at least 8 characters long
- contain at least one lower-case letter
- contain at least one capital letter
- contain at least one number
- contain at least one symbol
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