Back to Blog
7 min read
Tutorial

Online Code Editor: Write Code in 40+ Programming Languages

Edit code in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Go, Rust, and 35+ more languages with syntax highlighting, auto-formatting, and code execution. Free online IDE.

Our Online Code Editor supports 40+ programming languages with full syntax highlighting, auto-formatting, and code execution. Whether you're writing Python scripts, JavaScript functions, or Go programs, edit and test your code instantly in your browser.

Why Use an Online Code Editor?

  • No Installation Required: Start coding immediately in your browser
  • 40+ Languages: Support for Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C/C++, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, and more
  • Syntax Highlighting: Powered by Monaco Editor (same as VS Code)
  • Auto-Formatting: Format code with one click for supported languages
  • Code Execution: Run JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python code directly in the browser
  • Privacy-First: All code stays in your browser - never sent to servers

Supported Programming Languages

Our code editor supports a wide range of languages:

Web Development

  • JavaScript: Modern ES6+ syntax, async/await, modules
  • TypeScript: Type-safe JavaScript with full IntelliSense
  • HTML/CSS: Web markup and styling
  • SCSS/LESS: CSS preprocessors

Backend Languages

  • Python: Scripts, data processing, web development
  • Java: Enterprise applications, Android development
  • Go: Concurrent programming, microservices
  • Rust: Systems programming, performance-critical code
  • PHP: Server-side web development
  • Ruby: Web applications, scripting

Mobile Development

  • Swift: iOS and macOS development
  • Kotlin: Android development, JVM applications
  • Dart: Flutter mobile apps

Data & Query Languages

  • SQL: Database queries and operations
  • GraphQL: API query language

Configuration & Markup

  • JSON/YAML: Configuration files, data serialization
  • XML: Markup and data exchange
  • TOML/INI: Configuration formats
  • Markdown: Documentation and notes

System & Scripting

  • Bash/Shell: Unix shell scripting
  • PowerShell: Windows automation
  • Dockerfile: Container definitions

Key Features

1. Syntax Highlighting

Powered by Monaco Editor (the same engine that powers VS Code), our editor provides:

  • Accurate syntax highlighting for all supported languages
  • Bracket matching and code folding
  • Multi-cursor editing
  • Find and replace with regex support

2. Auto-Formatting

Format your code with one click for these languages:

  • JavaScript, TypeScript
  • JSON, HTML, CSS, SCSS, LESS
  • Markdown, SQL

3. Code Execution

Execute code directly in the browser for:

  • JavaScript/TypeScript: Run in browser runtime
  • Python: Execute with Pyodide (Python in the browser)
  • More languages coming soon via remote execution APIs

4. Save & Share

  • Auto-save your code to browser storage
  • Save named versions for quick access
  • Share code with shareable links
  • View edit history

Best Practices

  • Use proper indentation for readability
  • Format code before sharing
  • Test code execution before using in production
  • Save important code snippets for later
  • Use syntax highlighting to catch errors early

Use Cases

  • Quick code prototyping and testing
  • Learning new programming languages
  • Code snippets and examples
  • API testing and debugging
  • Configuration file editing
  • Code sharing and collaboration

Start coding in any language with our Online Code Editor - it's free, private, and supports 40+ languages!

Try It Now

Put this guide into practice with our free tools. No sign-up required.

Try Code Editor
Online Code Editor: Write Code in 40+ Programming Languages | Spoold Blog | Spoold