If your child plays Minecraft on a console, tablet, phone, or Windows PC, there’s a good chance they’re playing ‘Minecraft: Bedrock Edition’.
But what programming language is Bedrock in Minecraft coded in? Has your child asked you this question, and are they curious about coding and tech? Let us help…
Firstly, the simple answer that Minecraft Bedrock is coded in C++
Minecraft Bedrock: coded in C++
C++ is the heavy-duty, behind-the-scenes code that helps Bedrock run smoothly across lots of different devices. It’s a powerful coding language, and the type you use when you need performance and tight control.
But here’s the bit parents usually care about more: Your child doesn’t need to learn C++ to start creating inside Minecraft.
The more useful answer for young creators: “What can you code with in Bedrock?”
Think of Bedrock in Minecraft a bit like a big theme park.
- C++ is the concrete, wiring, and ride machinery.
- What creators use is the stuff you can actually get your hands on: rules, behaviours, scripts, logic, and systems.
That’s where kids get hooked. And where real skills start growing.
1) Add-ons and behaviours: structured files (often JSON)
In Bedrock, many customisations are built using structured text files that define what something is and how it behaves.
It’s a bit like giving Minecraft a set of instructions:
- “This creature moves like this.”
- “This item does that.”
- “This block behaves differently when powered.”
Kids love it because results are immediate. Change a line. Test it. Laugh when it breaks. Fix it. That’s real learning – and the type we facilitate at FunTech with our kids coding courses.
2) Scripting: making the world react
Once a child wants more than “change the rules”, they usually want:
- “Can I make something happen when I press a button?”
- “Can I spawn a challenge at random?”
- “Can I build my own mini-game?”
That’s where scripting comes in. It’s the bridge from “builder” to “developer mindset”.
3) Commands and functions: a great stepping stone
Minecraft commands feel like magic at first.
But they also teach something important:
- order matters
- logic matters
- one tiny typo can ruin everything (welcome to coding!)
For many kids, this is the moment they realise programming isn’t mysterious. It’s just problem-solving with rules.
4) Redstone: not a coding language, but absolutely coding thinking
Redstone isn’t “code” in the traditional sense.
But it’s logic. Pure logic.
Inputs, outputs, timing, systems, cause-and-effect. If your child already builds Redstone contraptions, they’re halfway to programming without even noticing.
And that’s why Redstone kids often take to coding fast. They already think in patterns.
Why these points matter (especially for parents)
Minecraft isn’t just a game. For a lot of children, it’s their first creative tech space.
When guided properly, it can teach:
- logical thinking
- resilience (debugging is basically learning to stay calm)
- structured creativity
- teamwork and communication
- real foundations for coding later (Python, Java, and beyond)
The key word there is guided.
Because “messing about” becomes “building skills” when a child has the right structure, the right challenges, and someone who knows how to teach.
Turn Minecraft time into real tech skills with FunTech
At FunTech, we’ve been teaching children and teens tech skills for years, in a way that feels exciting and achievable. Small steps. Big confidence boosts. And loads of “I made that!” moments.
If your child is Minecraft-mad, these courses are a brilliant next move:
Minecraft Mod Developer
Perfect for kids who want to go beyond playing and start building new gameplay ideas — mods, behaviours, and creative customisation.
- Explore the course here: Minecraft with Mods Course
Minecraft Redstone Engineer
Ideal for children who love logic, circuits, traps, doors, puzzles, and clever contraptions.
- Explore the course here: Minecraft Redstone Course
Minecraft Game Coder
For kids ready to take things up a notch, expect bigger challenges, deeper thinking, and more advanced creation.
- Explore the course here: Minecraft Game Coder Course
Final thoughts
Yes, Minecraft Bedrock is coded in C++.
But your child’s real opportunity is what happens on top of that engine.
Because when a kid learns to build systems, test ideas, and solve problems inside Minecraft, they aren’t just playing.
They’re practising the exact thinking that powers the future.
Want to help them take the next step?
Have a look at the FunTech Minecraft courses above and choose the one that matches how your child loves to play such as mods, Redstone logic, or a bigger coding challenge.