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I Built a Mobile-Friendly Python Playground from Scratch — Here's What I Learned

DEV Community·Hasan Aflatoon·6 months ago
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By Hasan

A few weeks ago, I had a simple frustration: every online Python compiler I tried felt clunky, ugly, or just didn't work well on mobile.

So I built my own. I called it PythCode .

What is PythCode?

PythCode is a free online Python playground that runs right in your browser. No login. No install. Just open and code.

It supports:

Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib and Seaborn out of the box

User input() — something many compilers skip

Plot Viewer — run your Matplotlib code and view your chart instantly, then export as PNG

Shareable links — copy the URL and your code is shared instantly

Download as .py — one click saves your file with the right extension

Tokyo Night, Dark and White themes — because aesthetics matter

FiraCode and 4 other fonts — because devs are picky about fonts (rightfully so)

Resizable editor and output panes

👉 Try it here: pythcode.netlify.app

The Hardest Part: User Experience

I could get the compiler working in a day.…

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