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Re: Repl.it – React Native mobile apps in browser

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Post by amasad »

Hey, ceo/cofounder of Repl.it here. Was pleasantly surprised to see this on HN! React Native and Expo has taken the world of mobile development by storm and we're happy to play a part in spreading this amazing technology.

Many of you might know us from being one of first in-browser REPLs (for 30+ programming languages https://repl.it/languages). Our mission is to make programming more accessible and that's why, more recently, we've been also working on tools for educators wanting to teach programming. Our Classroom product (https://repl.it/classrooms) makes it easy for anyone to teach programming online and in physical classrooms.

Happy to answer any questions.

Re: Repl.it – React Native mobile apps in browser

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Post by amasad »

untog wrote: post #4

But can I render my React Native for Web app in an in-app webview, on Repl.it?

Not currently. But we'll implement it if enough people want it. We have a Canny board where people can vote on new languages/stacks for us to support:

https://replit.canny.io/languages-requests

Re: Repl.it – React Native mobile apps in browser

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Post by pryelluw »

amasad wrote: post #3

Hey, ceo/cofounder of Repl.it here. Was pleasantly surprised to see this on HN! React Native and Expo has taken the world of mobile development by storm and we're happy to play a part in spreading this amazing technology. Many of you might know us from being one of first in-browser REPLs (for 30+ programming languages https://repl.it/languages ). Our mission is to make programming more accessible and that's why, more…

1. Im a happy repl.it user.

2. Do you think that native gui widgets could be emulated on the browser in order to do native development on your platform?

3. Will you offer a pipeline from repl.it to app stores? One click publish sort of thing.

Re: Repl.it – React Native mobile apps in browser

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Post by amasad »

pryelluw wrote: post #6
amasad wrote: post #3

Hey, ceo/cofounder of Repl.it here. Was pleasantly surprised to see this on HN! React Native and Expo has taken the world of mobile development by storm and we're happy to play a part in spreading this amazing technology. Many of you might know us from being one of first in-browser REPLs (for 30+ programming languages https://repl.it/languages ). Our mission is to make programming more accessible and that's why, more…

1. Im a happy repl.it user. 2. Do you think that native gui widgets could be emulated on the browser in order to do native development on your platform? 3. Will you offer a pipeline from repl.it to app stores? One click publish sort of thing.

I'm happy that you're happy.

> 2. Do you think that native gui widgets could be emulated on the browser in order to do native development on your platform?

A lot of users request support for things like Python Tkinter for example, and while it's possible (e.g. stream via VNC) we always try to balance our users' requests and where we believe programming is headed. For example, there has been a massive shift from native GUI to web-based tech (even on the desktop via Electron).

> 3. Will you offer a pipeline from repl.it to app stores? One click publish sort of thing.

Yes, we're considering that and not just for React Native for other platforms as well. Imagine building a web service on Repl.it and hosting it with one click!

Re: Repl.it – React Native mobile apps in browser

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Post by alttab »

amasad wrote: post #5
untog wrote: post #4

But can I render my React Native for Web app in an in-app webview, on Repl.it?

Not currently. But we'll implement it if enough people want it. We have a Canny board where people can vote on new languages/stacks for us to support: https://replit.canny.io/languages-requests

So I hear you like apps in your apps, and mobile in your web on your mobile.
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