Over the past four years, I have introduced thousands of developers to Electron. I’ve also worked with and on apps with millions of end users. All too often, I’ve dreamed about a tool that would make running small experiments, quickly compiling tiny apps, and the discovery of the Electron platform more accessible.

I’ve seen how empowering “code playgrounds” like JSFiddle, Glitch, or CodePen can be for both newcomers and longtime veterans. Sharing code snippets, experimenting, and exploring the best possible solution to a problem certainly makes me a better engineer.

Today, we’re releasing a first version of Electron Fiddle, an attempt to bring the same playfulness to cross-platform desktop development with Electron. You can download it here, but do read on for some of its more exciting features.