Before we dive into that project, let's quickly run through the basics behind the Arduino, and some of the various projects you can undertake using only other people's free, open-source Arduino code.

An annoyance with the Arduino IDE is the need to shut down the serial port terminal when you want to upload new code. The Eclipse solution manages this while keeping the terminal window open.

In a previous article, we looked at connecting various kinds of Arduino hardware to your Mac. Here's how to get started programming on them to create your own projects.

Learning how to code will allow you to do everything from build complex apps to make your smart lights flash when you receive an email. Here's our guide on how to get started.

ChatGPT can be used for understanding syntax of specific programming languages, explaining how certain algorithms work and troubleshooting errors in code.