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title: Playgrounds
meta:
  description: Prototype and test SQL queries in Tinybird Playgrounds.
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# {% icon name="playground" /%} Playgrounds

Playgrounds are interactive SQL workspaces in Tinybird Cloud. Use them to explore data, iterate on query logic, and validate results before turning the SQL into a Pipe or Endpoint.

## Getting started

1. Go to [Tinybird Cloud](https://cloud.tinybird.co) and log in to your account.
2. Select **Playgrounds** in the sidebar.
3. Click **New playground**.
4. Give the playground a title and optional description.
5. Start writing SQL.

![Playgrounds editor with the playground list, description, and SQL editor](/img/playgrounds-fwd.png)

{% callout type="info" %}
For the statements, functions, and settings you can use in queries, see the [SQL reference](/sql-reference).
{% /callout %}

## Playground workflow

**Organize your playground**

Use the list on the left to switch between playgrounds. Mark favorites for quick access and use filters like **Favorites** or **Private** to focus the list.

**Build queries with nodes**

Each playground is made of nodes. Keep nodes focused and readable so you can build multi-step logic and iterate quickly.

**Run and review results**

Use **Run** to execute a node and preview results. Adjust the row limit (for example, **Limited to 100**) or export results when you need to validate outputs outside Tinybird.

**Format and document**

Use **Format** to keep SQL readable. Add node descriptions, or use **Update node description using AI** to keep your work self-documented as it grows.

**Share with your team**

Use **Share** to make a playground available to your workspace when it is ready to review.


**Work with context**

Click the source to open a side panel, then review in-context metadata like columns, settings, and query plans to validate results.

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  <video controls autoplay muted>
    <source src="/docs/img/playgrounds-context.mp4" type="video/mp4">
  </video>
  <figcaption>The side panel shows extra context when you click a data source.</figcaption>
</figure>
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## From playground to production

When a query is ready, move the SQL into a Pipe so it can be versioned, deployed, and used by Endpoints or other resources.

## Next steps

- Learn about [Time Series](/forward/work-with-data/time-series) to quickly visualize data.
- Learn about [Pipes](/forward/work-with-data/pipes).
- Learn about [Publish data](/forward/work-with-data/publish-data).