Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run real Go code in this playground?▼
This playground simulates Go execution client-side by parsing fmt.Println, fmt.Printf, and fmt.Sprintf calls to display output. It is ideal for learning Go syntax and practicing code patterns. For full compilation, use the official Go Playground at go.dev/play.
What Go features does this playground support?▼
The playground provides syntax templates for structs, methods, goroutines, channels, JSON parsing, HTTP servers, error handling, and more. It parses string literals from fmt print calls to simulate output, making it great for studying Go code patterns.
Is my Go code sent to a server?▼
No. All code stays in your browser. The playground parses your Go code entirely client-side using JavaScript. Nothing is transmitted to any server, so your code remains completely private.
How do I use keyboard shortcuts in the Go playground?▼
Press Ctrl+Enter to run your code, Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the output to your clipboard, and Ctrl+L to clear the output panel. These shortcuts work on both Windows/Linux and Mac (using Cmd instead of Ctrl).