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The latest AI and developer news from Replit Blog, with short summaries.
Visit website →Ace, CodeMirror, Monaco Compared: Analyzing Browser-Based Code Editors
Based on a Replit developer's experience, this piece compares the features, strengths, and weaknesses of browser-based code editors such as Ace, Monaco, and CodeMirror.
Raises $80 Million for the Next Billion Software Builders
Replit has raised $80 million in Series B funding to bring the next billion software builders online.
Deploying Django on Replit
Introduces how to use Replit to quickly deploy Django projects without environment setup and collaborate in real time.
Replit Blocks Adult Content and Malware
To protect users, Replit has adopted Cloudflare's family-friendly DNS to block access to adult content and malware.
Can Nix Overtake Docker?
Nix and Docker take different approaches, but both build reproducible environments to ensure consistency in development environments.
Replit Announces File Persistence Feature for Hacker and Teams Users
Replit has launched a file persistence feature for Hacker and Teams subscribers that saves file changes during runtime.
Replit Art Gallery: Introducing Replit Illustrator Joe Baker
Replit illustrator Joe Baker introduces his artistic background and his collaboration process with Replit.
Replit's Design System: Better Tokens
To address UI inconsistencies caused by rapid growth, Replit is strengthening the foundation of its design system **RUI** and improving its tokens.
Betting on the Future of Nix: Donating $25,000 to the NixOS Foundation
Replit has picked Nix as the future of software deployment and donated $25,000 to the NixOS Foundation.
Replit Launches Solidity Template for Web3 Development
Replit has officially launched a Solidity development template to lower the barrier to entry for Web3 development.
Improved Nix Repl Startup Speed
Replit has significantly improved the startup speed of Nix-based Repls to match the level of the previous approach by caching environment variables.
Enjoy Replit's New Look with Dark Mode
Replit has officially launched Dark Mode for all users through a redesign of its design system.
Replit Launches Beta Feature Based on OpenAI Codex
Replit has launched a beta feature that uses OpenAI's **Codex** model to explain how code works.
New Code Editor for Mobile, CodeMirror 6
Replit is introducing CodeMirror 6, a new code editor optimized for mobile environments.
Data Loss: A Sad Story's Happy Ending
Replit identified a data loss issue and, through root cause analysis and system recovery, put measures in place to prevent recurrence.
New Kaboom Workspace
Replit unveiled a new Kaboom workspace with enhanced development convenience and customization.
Improving Replit's Speed for All Users
Replit has significantly improved the speed of its development environment through infrastructure separation and processor upgrades.
Replit Joins Google for Education Integrated Solutions Initiative
Replit has joined the Google for Education Integrated Solutions Initiative, leveraging Google Cloud infrastructure to strengthen accessibility to coding education.
Building Alexa Skills on Replit
A step-by-step guide to building and hosting Amazon Alexa skills using Replit.
Building a Web Application with Nix (An Experimental Attempt)
This introduces an experimental method of building a web application by leveraging the functional programming features of the package manager **Nix**.