Quick tip: Test drive SingleStoreDB using the Query Playground
Tags: singlestoredb, playground
Published: 2023-02-01 22:50:26

## Abstract
SingleStore provides a [Playground](https://playground.labs.singlestore.com/) that offers a fast and easy way to experience some of the capabilities of SingleStoreDB, without requiring any sign-up or downloads. In this very short article, we'll discuss some of the features of this Playground environment.

## Introduction
There are a variety of ways to test drive SingleStoreDB. For example:

- **SingleStoreDB Cloud**. Create a free [trial account](https://www.singlestore.com/cloud-trial/) with US$500 in credits and no credit card details are required.
- **SingleStoreDB Self-Managed**. Install the software yourself and available in several editions, such as [Standard](https://www.singlestore.com/self-managed-standard/) and [Premium](https://www.singlestore.com/self-managed-premium/).
- **SingleStoreDB Dev Image**. A [Docker image](https://github.com/singlestore-labs/singlestoredb-dev-image).

A recent addition to this list is the [Playground](https://playground.labs.singlestore.com/) environment. This is entirely browser-based, requiring no registration and comes pre-loaded with several databases:

- [JSON Game Data](https://www.singlestore.com/blog/the-json-playground-in-singlestoredb/)
- [MarTech](https://github.com/singlestore-labs/demo-realtime-digital-marketing)
- [TPC-DS](https://www.tpc.org/tpcds/)
- [TPC-H](https://www.tpc.org/tpch/)

Figure 1 shows the initial landing page.

![Figure 1. Playground Landing Page.](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wmud1giyplz0luow67dc.png)

<center>Figure 1. Playground Landing Page.</center>

The look and feel of the environment is very similar to [SingleStoreDB Studio](https://docs.singlestore.com/db/v8.0/en/user-and-cluster-administration/cluster-management-with-tools/singlestoredb-studio.html).

Figure 2 shows the top navigation bar.

![Figure 2. Navigation Bar.](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/b8fzicmk0ao0p37x0hhz.png)

<center>Figure 2. Navigation Bar.</center>

As we can see, there are several menu options, from left to right:

- **Database**. Choose the database from one of the examples mentioned earlier. In Figure 2, **martech** is shown selected.
- **Three vertical dots**. SQL code from a file can be uploaded into the editor or the SQL code from the editor can be saved to a file.
- **+ Example Queries** button. Choose one of the pre-defined example queries appropriate for the selected database. The query will be pasted into the editor, ready to run.
- **Run** button. Execute the code in the editor. The results will be shown below the editor and can be saved to a CSV file.

A great walkthrough and tutorial of the Playground using the JSON Game Data example can be found in the article [The JSON Playground in SingleStoreDB](https://www.singlestore.com/blog/the-json-playground-in-singlestoredb/).

## Summary
The Playground environment is a quick and simple way to get started with SingleStoreDB. The Playground comes with several popular databases built-in and ready to run. Example queries can be easily selected and run in the editor. The query results can also be saved to a CSV file. To fully experience the power and capabilities of SingleStoreDB, the next step would be to choose one of the other options (Cloud, Self-Managed or Docker).