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Online JavaScript Playground
Runs on Node.js 12.14.0 · Free · No signup required
This is a free online JavaScript playground built for backend engineers. Write JavaScript, run it against a real Node.js runtime, and see the output immediately — no local install, no configuration, no signup. It is designed for the moment you want to check whether something actually works: a bit of async logic, an array method you half-remember, a quick algorithm sketch before you commit it to a real codebase. The editor supports standard input, so you can test programs that read from stdin the same way they would on a server. Everything runs server-side, so what you see here matches what Node would do in production rather than what a browser console would do. If you are learning backend JavaScript rather than just testing it, the playground pairs with our Node.js projects and courses.
JavaScript Playground — Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this JavaScript playground free?
- Yes. It is free to use and requires no account. Write code, hit run, and you get output.
- Which Node.js version does it run?
- Code executes server-side against a Node.js runtime, so language features and standard-library behaviour match a real server environment rather than a browser.
- Can I pass input to my program?
- Yes. The playground supports standard input, so programs that read from stdin behave exactly as they would when run from a terminal.
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