Learn RUST-PLAYGROUND with Real Code Examples

Provides an in-browser Rust compiler and executor.

Supports multiple Rust toolchains including stable, beta, and nightly.

Allows sharing code snippets via links for collaboration or demonstration.

Supports adding external crates from crates.io for experimentation.

Encourages learning, testing, and prototyping Rust code safely in a sandbox.

Web-based code editor for Rust

Code execution using WebAssembly or server-side compilation

Toolchain selector (stable, beta, nightly)

Crate inclusion for external library usage

Clipboard and URL sharing for snippets

Snippet - small Rust code block

Toolchain - Rust version used to compile code

Crate - external library from crates.io

Editor - write and edit Rust code

Run - compile and execute Rust code in browser

Single code snippet per playground session

Optional external crates added via editor UI

No persistent storage; snippets must be saved externally

Editor includes formatting and linting support

Output displayed in console below code editor

Open Rust Playground in a browser

Select toolchain (stable/beta/nightly)

Write or paste Rust code snippet

Optionally add crates for dependencies

Compile and run code, inspect output, and share snippet URL

Beginner: learn Rust syntax and basic operations

Intermediate: test functions, structs, and enums

Advanced: experiment with nightly features and unsafe code

Expert: validate algorithms and share reproducible examples

Instructor: demonstrate code concepts in teaching materials

Rust Playground vs Replit -> Playground: Rust-only snippets; Replit: full multi-language IDE

Rust Playground vs Tynker -> Playground: Rust experiments; Tynker: block-based learning for children

Rust Playground vs GitHub Codespaces -> Playground: quick testing; Codespaces: full IDE with project management

Rust Playground vs VS Code -> Playground: browser-only snippet testing; VS Code: professional local IDE

Rust Playground vs JSFiddle -> Playground: Rust language; JSFiddle: JavaScript, HTML, CSS sandbox

2014 - Rust Playground concept initiated

2016 - Official Rust Playground launched

2018 - Added support for crates.io integration

2020 - Toolchain selection feature introduced

2021–2025 - Continuous updates for compiler and web editor improvements

Snippet - small Rust program

Toolchain - Rust compiler version

Crate - external Rust library

Sandbox - isolated execution environment

Playground - web-based Rust editor