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The latest AI and developer news from Replit Blog, with short summaries.
Visit website →Enhanced security for graphical repl
Replit now automatically secures VNC connections for graphical repls and supports password setup for the noVNC client.
Introducing Kaboom
Replit unveiled Kaboom, which makes game creation easier and more fun for beginner and intermediate programmers.
Welcome to the World of Clusters
Replit has begun a large-scale infrastructure overhaul to prevent service outages by splitting its infrastructure into multiple failure-isolated zones called clusters.
Replit Case Study: Building a Web App for Over 700 Users in Just One Month
A team of beginner developers used **Replit** to successfully build a web app for over 700 users in just one month.
Introducing Python Package Cache
Replit introduced a Python package cache leveraging OverlayFS, reducing package installation time by about 40%.
Replit Case Study: Catalyst Coding Club
The Catalyst coding club is leveraging **Replit**'s web-based editor and collaboration features to deliver effective coding education even in an online environment.
Markdown Preview
Replit has introduced a live Markdown preview feature so developers can manage code and documentation together.
Replit changes domain from repl.it to replit.com
As Replit evolves beyond a simple REPL tool into a comprehensive programming environment, it is changing its domain from repl.it to replit.com.
Threads Launches: Chat Directly on Top of Your Code
Replit has unveiled **Threads**, a new feature that lets you select specific lines of code to discuss in real time.
Replit Teams for Education Ends Beta and Launches Officially
Replit has ended the beta of its educational collaboration platform, Teams for Education, and announced its official launch.
HTTPS Applied by Default
Replit strengthens security and privacy by applying HTTPS to all servers by default.
Series A Funding Raised for Computing Innovation
Replit has raised a Series A investment to build an accessible multiplayer computing environment for everyone.
App Hosting with Always On
Replit has launched the **Always On** feature, which keeps apps running without interruption even after the browser tab is closed.
Spotlight Page Launched
Replit unveiled the **Spotlight page**, which lets users share their repls and supports code exploration and collaboration.
The Internet of Joy
This introduces a case where a chat app was accidentally implemented by leveraging the creativity of Replit users and the characteristics of HTTP logs.
Solving Container Termination Issues at Scale
Replit fixed a slow container termination problem occurring in its preemptible VM environment, lowering session connection error rates and shortening boot times.
Rails, Built in 30 Seconds
With Replit's strengthened infrastructure, you can now create a Rails project and start developing in just 30 seconds.
Expanding into a global service
Replit is expanding into a full-fledged global service by building compute regions in India and the UK.
Replit Redesigns Native Graphics Experience
Replit has adopted TigerVNC and socket activation technology to build a faster and more stable native graphics environment.
Shell as a Tab
Repl.it unveiled a new UI that improves usability by placing the Shell as a separate tab next to the console.