# First Time using MakeCode **URL:** \ **Category:** Arcade\ **Created:** [November 20, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/first-time-using-makecode/24413 "2023-11-20T18:49:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 24
**Author:** ![Brainstorm\_Studios](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/brainstorm_studios/32/20476_2.png) [@Brainstorm\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brainstorm_Studios)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2023, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/first-time-using-makecode/24413/24 "2023-11-25T03:15:37Z")
> [@My time on the forums: the whole story](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-time-on-the-forums-the-whole-story/24450): > > It all started back in April 2022, when my computer science teacher introduced me and the rest of the class to something called makecode arcade. I immediately fell in love with the simplicity and versatility of the engine, and had a feeling this would be the start of something much, much bigger. After I did some tutorials and made a few test games, I eventually settled on my very first big platformer, Spring Breakout. At the time, this was a relatively basic platformer where you could jump, wall… you’ll find everything you need to know about my time in makecode arcade on this post here! --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.makecode.com/t/first-time-using-makecode/24413)._