

A breadboard is a reusable prototyping tool that allows electronic circuits to be assembled without soldering. It is the central platform on which most beginner circuits are built.
Inside the breadboard, metal clips connect groups of holes together:
Because of this internal structure, components placed into the same connected row share an electrical connection.
A frequent error is placing both legs of a component into the same horizontal row. When this happens, there is no voltage difference across the component, and it will not function as intended.