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Code Playground
Experiment with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Changes update the preview automatically.
About the HTML, CSS, & JS Code Playground

What is a Code Playground?

A Code Playground is a live, interactive environment that lets you write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and see the results instantly in a preview pane. It's like a digital scratchpad for web developers, perfect for quick experiments, prototyping, and learning.

Why Use a Playground?

  • Instant Feedback: There's no need to set up a local development environment, create files, or refresh your browser. As you type, the preview updates automatically, providing a seamless feedback loop.
  • Rapid Prototyping: Quickly build and test out UI components, CSS layouts, or JavaScript logic without the overhead of a full project setup. It's ideal for trying out new ideas.
  • Learning and Experimentation: A playground is one of the best ways to learn web development. You can experiment with different HTML tags, CSS properties, and JavaScript functions and see their effects immediately.
  • Safe and Isolated: The code runs in a sandboxed `iframe`, meaning it's isolated from the rest of the page. This provides a safe environment to run untrusted or experimental code.

How to Use This Tool

The interface is split into two main sections: the editor and the preview.

  • Editor Tabs: Use the tabs to switch between the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript editors.
  • Live Preview: The pane on the right will automatically render the combined result of your HTML, CSS, and JS code.
  • Console Output: Any `console.log()` statements or errors from your JavaScript will appear in your browser's developer console (you can open it with F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I).