If you've never tried programming, or if you're a programmer who wants to try out a new language, you normally have to download and install lots of new components. A compiler or interpreter for the language you're interested in, for a start. And perhaps a complete IDE, or Integrated Development Environment, to make debugging easier. But an amazing site called Tutorials Point makes that a whole lot easier.

From just one web page, there are links to dozens of programming consoles and IDEs covering every language you've ever heard of, and many that you haven't. You use them online in your browser, so there's nothing to install, and everything appears to be free.

As well as this Coding Ground feature, Tutorials Point also has loads of helpful articles to aid your coding.

If you're technically minded, this is an amazing online playground and is great fun to use. All you need is a computer and a web browser. So head to http://www.tutorialspoint.com/codingground.htm to get started.