I recently and fortunately came across a very interesting tool called Repl.it. Here is what it brings to the table:
Usually, the normal steps in programming include writing code in a text editor such as Pycharm or Eclipse, uploading to a repository such as GitHub and pushing it to a PaaS like Heroku or PythonAnywhere. However, even a text editor such as Pycharm requires some installation and housekeeping that can seem daunting to beginners.
Repl.it lowers that entry barrier. It allows coding in many popular languages right from a browser. Below is a quick code I wrote to have a dropdown menu from 1 to 49:
All it takes is Internet, a browser and one-minute sign-up.
As of now, Repl.it seems to be focused on students. It’s free and its premium packages are very student-friendly. The Classroom Pro package is only $1/student/month. I think coding is fun and Repl.it seems to be highly useful in making coding accessible.
I am not an investor in the tool or one of its employees. Just a fan. I am glad that the startup recently raised some funding from the VCs.
Minh Quang Duong 