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CodePen

Enables front-end designers and developers to create, test, and share code snippets in an online social environment.

Made by CodePen

  • CSS / Stylesheets

  • Session Saving

  • Code Editor

What is CodePen?

CodePen is a social development environment that empowers front-end designers and developers to build, deploy, and showcase their work. It is a comprehensive platform that enables users to write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code and receive real-time previews, fostering an engaging and collaborative community. CodePen's seamless integration of an intuitive code editor, testing capabilities, and a vast repository of shared creations make it a versatile tool for various use cases, from showcasing personal projects to building and debugging complex web applications

Highlights

  • Real-time code previewing and testing: CodePen provides an integrated development environment (IDE) that allows users to write and instantly preview their HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code
  • Social and collaborative features: CodePen facilitates a thriving community of front-end designers and developers, enabling users to share their work, discover inspiring creations, and contribute to ongoing projects
  • Reduced test case creation: Developers can use CodePen to build and share minimal reproducible examples (reduced test cases) to report bugs and seek help from the community on complex problems
  • Exploration of new technologies: CodePen's platform encourages users to experiment with emerging front-end technologies and techniques, making it an invaluable resource for learning and innovation.

Platforms

  • Web-based
  • Web
  • Desktop Mac
  • Desktop Linux
  • Desktop Chromebook
  • Desktop Windows
  • On-Premise Windows
  • Online
  • Mobile iPad
  • Mobile iPhone
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
  • Mobile Android
  • On-Premise Linux

Languages

  • English

Features

    • Running code

    • Cloud based

    • HTML/CSS/JS rendering

    • Script execution

    • Sandbox

    • Live Preview

    • Easy readable viewpoints