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title: "Playgrounds · Tinybird Docs"
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description: "Prototype and test SQL queries in Tinybird Playgrounds."
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# Playgrounds [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/playgrounds#playgrounds)

Copy as MD 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 [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/playgrounds#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](/docs/_next/image?url=%2Fdocs%2Fimg%2Fplaygrounds-fwd.png&w=3840&q=75)

For the statements, functions, and settings you can use in queries, see the [SQL reference](/docs/sql-reference).

## Playground workflow [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/playgrounds#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.

## From playground to production [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/playgrounds#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 [¶](https://www.tinybird.co/docs/forward/work-with-data/playgrounds#next-steps)

- Learn about[  Pipes](/docs/forward/work-with-data/pipes)  .
- Learn about[  Publish data](/docs/forward/work-with-data/publish-data)  .


