Code playgrounds make it easy to experiment, share code, and show off your skills! Learn about seven of the best front-end code playgrounds.

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A variety of front-end code playgrounds have appeared over the years. Most offer a quick and dirty way to experiment with client-side (and sometimes server-side) code then share it with others. Here’s our look at seven of the best, comparing CodePen and a number of CodePen alternatives.

7 of the Best Code Playgrounds